Typical Florida installed cost for appliance repair (washer / dryer / dishwasher / oven): $100–$500 — a curated 2026 planning range, not a bid. The most accurate figure for your home comes from a verified local pro (free, below).
An oven that won't heat usually points to a failed heating element on an electric oven, or an igniter on a gas one — both are common, identifiable parts, though gas work needs more care.
Handle it soon — these get more expensive with time. If you smell gas from a gas oven, stop — don't try to light it or run it. Leave it off, ventilate, and if the smell is strong, leave and call the gas company. Gas oven and gas-line work belongs to a licensed gas professional, not a general fix-it approach.
Common causes:
• A burned-out bake or broil element on an electric oven — often visibly broken or blistered
• A weak or failed igniter on a gas oven, the most common gas-oven no-heat cause
• A faulty temperature sensor throwing the oven off
• A control board or thermostat fault
• A control-board replacement before the cheaper element, igniter, or sensor is checked
• Gas oven or gas-line work by anyone who isn't a licensed plumber or gas-fitter
• No proof of insurance or a track record — Florida doesn't license this trade
• A push to replace the whole range for a single failed element
Why won't my oven heat up?
On an electric oven, usually a failed bake element — often visibly broken — or a temperature sensor. On a gas oven, most commonly a weak igniter that no longer gets hot enough to open the gas valve. An electric element is a common repair; gas igniter and valve work should go to a properly qualified tech.
Is it safe to use an oven with a bad igniter?
No — a weak gas igniter can let gas flow before it ignites, which is a safety risk, so a gas oven that's slow or failing to light should be shut off and serviced. Don't keep trying to light it. Gas components are a licensed-professional job, not a DIY or general-handyman fix.
Appliance repair (washer / dryer / dishwasher / oven): $100–$500 (typical ~$275)
Service call plus common parts; control boards and sealed systems are the expensive exception. The diagnostic fee is often credited toward the repair.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.
Whether a permit applies depends on scope — when in doubt, ask the county building department before work starts.
Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption.
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Appliance Repair Cost · Dishwasher Not Draining · Dryer Not Heating
Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-08-21 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.