Cooking Tips

Know When it's Time to Replace Your Stove Burners Get the Most Out of Your Frigidaire Range How to Change Your Electric Range Burner

Know When it's Time to Replace Your Stove Burners

If you own an electric stove, it's important that you check to see if the range burners are working properly. It isn’t uncommon for older electric stove burners to burn out, heat unevenly, or become damaged. As a result, your foods cook unevenly — or not at all.

Sometimes, a stove burner can be fixed with a little bit of cleaning. However, if you notice any of the following issues, it’s likely time to purchase replacement stove burners:

• The burner only works occasionally
• You have to jiggle the burner to get it to work properly
• The burner glows red hot in some areas but is black and cooler in others
• The coil is cracked
• Your pots and pans show damage due to uneven heating

Having any of these problems? Let Frigidaire® help you find a replacement stove burner that is compatible with your electric cooktop. Frigidaire replacement stove burners work with a variety of electric stove brands: Admiral, Amana, Brown, Caloric, Frigidaire, Gibson, Hardwick, Jenn Air, Kelvinator, Kitchen Aid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Tappan, Hotpoint, RCA, GE, Whirlpool, White-Westinghouse and Kenmore.

Give us a call at 1-800-599-7569, if you have questions or need help selecting the right burner for your electric stove.

Get the Most Out of Your Frigidaire Range

There’s nothing more essential in a kitchen than a range. And that’s why it’s important to practice routine checkups and cleanings on your cooking appliances to make sure that they’re working properly. Try setting aside a certain day every month to check the function of your oven and range inside and out. Should you find a problem, you can easily find a part or accessory from our selection to correct it. With regular checkups, you can stop a problem before it even starts. Frigidaire® carries the best selection of Frigidaire oven parts and accessories to make repairing, cleaning, and maintaining the function of your oven easier than ever.

• Stainless steel cooking kits
• Replacement broiler pans
• Stovetop griddles
• Stainless steel and appliance cleaners
• Drip pans, bowls, and trim rings in both chrome and ceramic
• Appliance touch-up paint
• Universal heating elements
• Replacement range burners
• Oven light bulbs
• Range connectors
• Filler kits
• Backguard kits
• Electric range receptacle kits

Have a question about which accessories will work with your range? Let us help you by calling us at 1-800-599-7569.

How to Change Your Electric Range Burner

As with most appliances, stove parts will need to be replaced and repaired with age and use. Whether it's a drip pan or an electric range burner, replacement of many stove parts can be quick and hassle free. Here are some suggestions regarding maintenance of your electric range burner, such as how to check up on your heating element's performance and how to replace it.

1. Checking your electric range burner Even if you use your stove regularly, it can be hard to detect any problems. However, there's an easy way to test its performance even before you notice any issues. First, turn up your burner onto the highest setting and wait until it heats up entirely. If you see spots that are not glowing red, it usually means that your element is beginning to fail and will need to be replaced. Replacement will also be necessary if you notice a much brighter glowing spot in a specific area of the element.

If you suspect an element is bad, you can also test it by plugging it into a properly functioning burner area. If it doesn't work there, you know it's time to replace it. If it does, you may have a problem in your connections and should call an appliance repair provider to get it fixed correctly.

2. Replacing an electric range burner The first step in replacing your electric range burner is finding the right part for your appliance. Frigidaire® offers a wide selection of stove top burners for top brands like GE, Kenmore, Maytag, Frigidaire, or Whirlpool that should fit your unit perfectly. First, make sure you fine the right size replacement for your stovetop. Next, unplug the old burner and remove it as you would if you were cleaning it. Finally, just insert the new burner. It's that simple.

3. Cleaning and maintenance Buildup of grease and dirt can prevent a burner from heating correctly. A thorough cleaning could be a quick fix for your cooktop. To check to see if there's buildup, unplug your range, detach the burner, and look at the connecting prongs. If you notice dirt, clean the burner as you normally would. If there is blackness or corrosion on the prongs, it's time to replace the burner. To maintain your electric range burner, be sure to clean it regularly with a non-corrosive cleaner.

Need help finding the right size replacement burner? Let us help. Give us a call toll-free at 1-800-599-7569.