Symptoms
If you notice one or more of these symptoms, this page is for you:
- The door does not close fully
- The door opens on its own
- The door is hard to close
- Heat escapes from the door while cooking
- The glass cracked
The most common causes
Damaged hinges
The most common cause. The metal hinges wear out over time.
Worn rubber seal
When the rubber strip around the door wears out, the door no longer seals tight.
Broken door glass
It prevents proper closing.
Loose door screws
They cause the door to seat unevenly.
Solutions
Note
The fix = replace the faulty part
- 1Hinge replacement (available for popular brands)
- 2Rubber seal replacement
- 3Glass replacement (available for common brands)
- 4We stock hinges for ovens and others
For the technician
- Safe hinge removal and refitting
- Seal replacement to the oven's size
- Sealed glass replacement
When to call a technician
- If the glass is broken
- If the door does not seal tight
- If the hinges need to be removed
Common brands for this fault:, Glem Gas,. We keep parts in stock.
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Use this table to identify the closest cause before calling. If gas smell is involved, treat it as an emergency.