Why is my oven broiler not working?
Most common cause on a wall oven in the GTA: electric: failed (open/burned-out) broil element — the top element. A typical repair runs $250–$400 all-in, including the $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair. Bake still works, so it's not urgent — book at your convenience. Book at convenience
Prices in CAD for the GTA; typical ranges — your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work. Updated .
Most wall oven faults in the GTA come down to a handful of parts — and the majority are worth repairing rather than replacing a 13–15 years appliance. Anthony is a Red Seal certified technician who carries the common wall oven parts on the van, so most the GTA jobs are diagnosed and fixed in a single visit.
Wall Oven repair costs in the GTA
Honest, all-in ranges for common jobs. Every visit starts with a flat $149.95 diagnostic that is credited 100% toward your repair — so you never pay it twice.
| Problem | Parts | Labour | All-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broiler not working | $35–$160 | $130–$210 | $250–$400 |
| Diagnostic (credited to the repair) | $149.95 |
Ranges are estimates for common the GTA jobs; your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work begins. Prices in CAD, updated .
How your repair works
Four simple steps, no surprises.
Book
Call or request a callback. Same-day & next-day appointments available.
Diagnose
A flat $149.95 diagnostic pinpoints the real fault.
Approve
You get an upfront all-in quote first — diagnostic credited 100% toward your repair.
Repaired
Fixed with OEM parts, backed by a 90-day warranty.
Common Wall Oven problems & what we check
Tap any problem for the likely causes, what is safe to check yourself, and what it costs.
Broiler not working
Broiler not working: The bake function works fine but broil produces no heat — the top element never glows (electric), or the broil burner won't light (gas).
Also described as: broil not heating, top element won't heat, broiler dead, broil burner won't light
Likely causes
- Electric: failed (open/burned-out) broil element — the top element (Most common (electric))
- Gas: weak or failed broil igniter, or the broil section of the safety gas valve not opening (Most common (gas))
- Control/relay board not switching power to the broil circuit (Common)
- Wiring or terminal fault at the broil element/igniter (heat-stressed connectors) (Occasional)
✔ Safe to check yourself
- Run a short broil cycle and watch the top: a healthy electric broil element glows orange; no glow with a working bake element points to the broil element.
- Confirm you're actually selecting broil (not bake) and the door is at the position your model requires for broiling.
✖ Leave to a technician
- Broil element replacement involves 240V wiring; gas broil igniter/valve work is TSSA-certified-only — technician jobs.
- Don't run a broil cycle repeatedly trying to force it — on gas that vents unburnt gas.
Related: Oven not heating at all · Gas oven won't ignite (igniter glows weakly) · Control board / touchpad fault
Wall Oven broiler not working by brand
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Get your wall oven fixed — broiler not working repair near you
We diagnose and repair wall oven broiler not working across the GTA, same-day where possible, with the flat $149.95 diagnostic credited 100% toward your repair.
Why homeowners across the GTA call us
Repairs are carried out by Anthony, a Red Seal interprovincial journeyman who is 313A Licensed, TSSA Certified, ODP Certified — backed by $2,000,000+ general liability insurance and a 90-day workmanship warranty on every job.
Red Seal technician
Work done by Anthony, a certified journeyman — not a rotating subcontractor.
Licensed & gas-certified
313A refrigeration licence and TSSA gas certification for safe, code-correct repairs.
$2,000,000+ insured
Fully insured for general liability, so your home is protected during the repair.
90-day warranty
Parts and workmanship are warrantied — if it's not right, we come back.
OEM parts on the van
Common parts are stocked, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.
Upfront pricing
A flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a quote before any work.
What our credentials mean for you
- Red Seal Certified
- The interprovincial standard for skilled trades — a journeyman who passed the national appliance-service exam.
- 313A Licensed
- Ontario's refrigeration & air-conditioning systems mechanic licence — legally required to work on sealed cooling systems.
- TSSA Certified
- Technical Standards & Safety Authority gas certification — qualified to work safely on gas appliances.
- ODP Certified
- Ozone Depletion Prevention certification — licensed to handle refrigerants responsibly and to code.
Repair or replace your wall oven?
A simple rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than half the price of a comparable new unit and the appliance is near the end of its life, replacement may make more sense.
A wall oven typically lasts – and costs $1,500–$3,500 to replace — so most faults under about $450 are worth fixing. We'll always tell you honestly when a repair isn't worth your money.
Keep your wall oven running
Simple habits that prevent the most common the GTA repairs.
- Skip the high-heat self-clean cycle where you can — its extreme heat is the leading cause of blown thermal fuses, premature igniter and element failure, and stressed control boards; wipe spills by hand or use a low/steam-clean mode instead.
- Wipe up spills and grease once the oven cools, before they carbonize onto the bake/broil element and door seal.
- Verify the real temperature once a year with a standalone oven thermometer so you catch sensor drift early.
- Check the door gasket seals fully and replace it as soon as it hardens or tears, so the oven holds heat and bakes evenly.
- On a gas oven, note any creeping increase in igniter glow time before light — a slow start is the early warning of a weak igniter.
- Keep the oven on its own dedicated circuit with tight connections; have a wall oven's hardwired connection checked if you ever lose heat on one element.
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Need your wall oven fixed in the GTA?
Same-day & next-day appointments available. Flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a 90-day warranty on every repair.
Call (647) 490-7878