Q: The oven of my gas range takes a really long time to preheat. Sometimes, I’ll leave it on for an hour and it doesn’t heat up at all. Is it unsafe to do that and what could be wrong with my oven? A: ...

Dear Angie: My gas oven won't heat up, but the broiler and burners are working. What could be the problem? - Denise N., Roseville. Dear Denise: Your problem is likely with your oven's igniter. This is ...

Even the best appliances break from time to time, and buying a new one every time something goes wrong isn't practical. When your oven starts to show signs of age, it can be difficult to decide if you ...

During the past several years, new-style silicon nitride igniters for furnaces and boilers have taken over the industry. Virtually all new residential gas furnaces now feature the new technology. In ...