When a landlord in Vancouver, WA called us again – this time for their tenant’s Kenmore electric oven – we were ready. We’d recently repaired a Whirlpool fridge for them, so trust was already in place.
But this wasn’t just a routine issue. The Kenmore oven wasn’t heating, and it was doing something worse – sparking, smoking, and alarming the tenant. They were worried. And honestly? So were we. Electrical failures in high-voltage appliances are nothing to brush off.
👀 The Diagnosis: Visual, Obvious, and Concerning
One look inside told the story. The bake element had ruptured – visibly burnt, with cracked insulation and black scorch marks on the back wall of the oven. No tools were needed. Just a flashlight and a careful visual inspection.
This is a known failure mode in older Kenmore ovens. Over time, the heating element can break down internally, causing it to arc and spark against the oven body. In this case, it had already started smoking.
We immediately unplugged the unit and documented everything.
🧾 Estimate Sent Same Day — With Photos
Since the property owner wasn’t there, we snapped photos and sent them along with a clear explanation of the issue. Our estimate was straightforward: $306.89 total — parts, labor, tax — no service fees, no surprises.
The owner appreciated the clarity and approved the repair same day.
🔧 OEM Electrolux Element Installed Next Day
The next morning, we returned with the correct OEM part — an Electrolux 4-pass bake element that fits this Kenmore model perfectly. We don’t use knockoffs from Amazon. Only genuine, UL-listed parts, because safety and durability matter.
Here’s what we did:
- Removed the failed element carefully
- Cleaned terminal contact points
- Installed new Electrolux OEM bake element
- Inspected terminal block for arc marks
- Ran a full heat test — even glow across the coil
✅ No smoke, no sparks, even heating — oven working like new
The tenant was relieved. The owner was happy. And we were too — because everything was done safely and correctly.
🛠️ Why Quality Oven Repair Matters
We’ve seen this scenario too many times:
- A handyman swaps in a generic element from eBay
- The oven heats unevenly or keeps tripping the breaker
- Tenant complains again, owner pays twice
That’s not us.
At EasyFix Appliance Repair, we stock or source only OEM elements — whether it’s Kenmore, Electrolux, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE, or Samsung. If we don’t have the right part in the van, we’ll get it — but we don’t cut corners. Ever.
🏡 We proudly serve homes and families across 30+ cities — from Ridgefield to Portland, from Amboy to Tigard.
There wasn’t a complex board failure or mystery to solve. Just an obvious issue and a real solution. The kind of fix that lasts because it’s done right.
If your oven is:
- Not heating
- Sparking or smoking
- Baking unevenly or shutting off
Call EasyFix. We’ll show you what’s wrong, give you a real price, and use the right parts to fix it safely.
💬 What You Can Expect from Us
- Same-day diagnosis and estimates
- Clear photos for off-site owners
- No upsells — just facts
- OEM parts installed with care
- Long-term reliability
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EasyFix – Appliance Repair Service
Honest repairs. OEM parts. No upsells. No callbacks.
