# AGA oven or hotplate element failed (no heat / reduced heat)

> AGA oven or hotplate element failed (no heat / reduced heat): symptoms, likely causes and how a technician diagnoses it. Very common AGA issue. Mon–Sun 8:00AM–8:00PM. Call or text 206-427-7323.

Very common issue — here is how we diagnose it, which parts are usually involved, and when to call a pro.

**Very common** · Professional repair only

## What you will notice

- Oven or hotplate cold or noticeably weaker
- Long heat-up times
- Triac fault code on eR7/Total Control
- On very old 30-amp AGAs, one element failing takes the whole cooker off (series wiring)

## What is usually behind it

- Element open circuit (most common)
- Damaged element tail/cable (common)
- Loose or burnt terminal connection (common)

## How a technician diagnoses it

1. eR7: all elements are 2.5 kW, expect approx. 18–22 ohms.
2. R7: oven element is 1.75 kW, expect approx. 30 ohms. The R7 hotplate uses three internal single-circuit elements rated 2100W + 200W + 200W — the boiling spot uses all three, the simmer spot uses 2100W + 200W. A 200W element measures approx. 264 ohms.
3. Inspect the element tail cable; if damaged, a new cable must be fitted — cables route from the element down the back of the cooker to the main PCB.
4. eR7 oven element access: remove the two Allen screws (front and rear). Support the top element when removing so it cannot drop into the oven — a car jack or similar helps hold it while locating the threads on refit.
5. R7 oven element access: open the baking oven door and remove the two roof baffles to expose the element support plate.

## Parts usually needed

- [AGA oven element (eR7, 2.5 kW rectangular)](https://aga.repair/aga-oven-element-replacement) (heating)
- [AGA boiling / simmer plate element](https://aga.repair/aga-hotplate-element-replacement) (heating)
- [AGA R7 oven element replacement kit (1.75 kW)](https://aga.repair/aga-r7-oven-element-kit-replacement) (heating)

## Related error codes

- [130-136 — Triac fault](https://aga.repair/aga-error-code-130-136)

## Appliances affected

- [AGA Classic 24 / City 24](https://aga.repair/aga-classic-24-repair)
- [AGA Classic 39" Dual Control](https://aga.repair/aga-classic-dual-control-repair)
- [AGA Classic eR7](https://aga.repair/aga-classic-er7-repair)
- [AGA Classic R7](https://aga.repair/aga-classic-r7-repair)
- [AGA Classic 39" Total Control](https://aga.repair/aga-classic-total-control-repair)

> ⚠️ **Safety & DIY disclaimer:** guides on this site are for information only. Appliance repair involves 240V electricity, gas connections, refrigerant and heavy cast-iron parts — anything you do yourself is at your own risk and can damage the appliance or cause injury. The safe option is to book a qualified technician.

## Related AGA problems

- [AGA oven door rope seal worn — heat loss, poor cooking, hot fascia](https://aga.repair/aga-door-rope-seal)
- [AGA full power time-out (codes 010–014) — zone too slow to reach temperature](https://aga.repair/aga-full-power-timeout)
- [AGA hotplate not reaching temperature (mechanical thermostat models)](https://aga.repair/aga-hotplate-thermostat)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I fix this myself?

Professional repair only. This fault involves gas or 240V electrical components — diagnosis and repair should be done by a licensed technician.

### How much does it cost to fix this issue?

Every visit starts with diagnostics and a written estimate — the diagnostic fee applies toward your repair when you proceed. We never start work without your approval.

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## Book a repair

- Call or text: 206-427-7323 (Mon–Sun 8:00AM–8:00PM, Pacific Time)
- Book online: https://aga.repair/contact/
- Email: service@aga.repair
- Service at your home across the Seattle–Tacoma metro, WA. Diagnostic fee applies toward your repair.

Independent service company — not affiliated with or authorized by AGA / AGA Rangemaster (Middleby). We repair out-of-warranty AGA appliances.