Only half of the top element works. i have had the top element tested and it is ok. Any help please

The thermostat controls the heating element. If it comes to temp you know the element is OK. The thermostat can be tested. or just replace it.

The only thing left sounds like the thermostat. Several online appliance parts stores are very helpful.

check thermostat for open,,,otherwise change element

the thermal control has failed

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perhaps as you get 126vAC ?? strange its half the supply volts
perhaps a missing something
i think your elements are in series or a missing nutral ???
each will measure 126 this way
you can atleast check the sensors resistance

mesure from nutral at the mains to each element point
did you disconnect the elements then test there resistance

even getting 126v they will heat .. half up....

so something isnt right
hope i can help

Hello Chris Hammond, thanks for your post!

Based off the information you have provided it sounds like a potential problem with your connector for your element within your Frigidaire wall oven. I would recommend reaching out to a professional technician for proper diagnosis repair to help avoid any unnecessary part purchases. Best of luck! -Matt

you may have blowen the fuse on one side of the power line . the burner's on top may still work . so replace the element that was bad and any wring that shorted and reset both fuses. so that 220 is present . and oven and top burners should be ok ..mm hope this helped . mm

Its the thermal safety switch. When it trips - it cuts any power from reaching BOTH elements. Open the oven door - at the top wehere the oven latch is - remove the long black panel. In the middle - on the right is a small cylindrical switch...push down on the top - in the very center...it will rest the switch (like a circuit breaker) and then reassemble. Just did it on mine (2nd time) and it fired right up. Good luck

Hi, Are both the bake and broil elements out?You will need to test the bake element first. Sometimes the element will have bubbles in it where it went bad. UNPLUG the range and remove the 2 screws holding the element in. With an OHM meter, check the element to see if it has continuity. If the test shows an open circuit, replace the element. If the test shows a closed circuit, there could be a bad wire connection, or a problem with the thermostat/clock assembly.
The clock assembly cost is around $100.00.
It might be a good idea to call a repaiarman out to be sure.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if I can assist you further.


Vic

Hi, Sounds like it might be the element. If you shut off the power to the oven and rmove the element some that you can test it. Check and see if the element has any bubbles formed on it like it has burned through. If it lookes ok, test continuity to make sure that it has not breaks in it. If I can help further, please let me know.

Thanks,Vic

Dear customer,
i recommend u to try the following routine to sort out this problem

Check timer and clock settings

Reseat the element

Test the element

Test the element connectors

Test the oven temperature control

Test the oven selector control

Recalibrate the temperature control

hope u find this useful. thank you.