# Range oven door sagging / heavy door drop

> Range oven door sagging / heavy door drop: symptoms, likely causes and how a technician diagnoses it. Common AGA issue. Mon–Sun 8:00AM–8:00PM. Call or text 206-427-7323.

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

**Common** · Professional repair only

## What you will notice

- Door drops instead of holding position
- Door sits low on one side
- Heat loss and temperature drift

## What is usually behind it

- Hinge spring fatigue on a heavy pro-style door (most common)
- Hinge body worn (common)

## How a technician diagnoses it

1. Replace hinges in pairs on heavy doors.
2. Re-check door alignment and seal after replacement.

## Parts usually needed

- [Range oven door hinge](https://aga.repair/aga-range-door-hinge-replacement) (mechanical)
- [Range oven door seal / gasket](https://aga.repair/aga-range-door-seal-replacement) (seal)

## Appliances affected

- [AGA Elise](https://aga.repair/aga-elise-repair)
- [AGA Legacy](https://aga.repair/aga-legacy-repair)
- [AGA Mercury](https://aga.repair/aga-mercury-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

- [Gas oven will not heat — bake ignitor glows but the gas valve never opens](https://aga.repair/aga-range-bake-ignitor-weak)
- [Range burner lights then goes out when the knob is released](https://aga.repair/aga-range-burner-wont-stay-lit)
- [Range cooktop burners will not spark, or spark continuously](https://aga.repair/aga-range-no-spark)

## 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.