Baking Element at bottom of oven flamed out and needed to be replaced for GE Oven JTP15WBB2B
*Options I considered for this project:
Calling a service repairman or finding the parts to fix it myslef.
*Questions and unexpected events that arose during the project:
Finding the correct part locally within in day so we could use oven the next night.
* Cost Comments:
New Baking Element $57- You'll find the model number on front of oven just inside lip of door.
*My motivation to do this project:
Oven not operational.
*Project Steps:
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Researched repair online
Researched buying replacement part online
Researched buying part locally by searching online
Bought part locally
Turned off Breaker
Removed old baking element - only two
screws and push-off prongs
Cleaned out oven
Installed New Baking element - tow prongs and pushed back into wall of oven then replace two hex screws.
Turned breaker back on
Tested new burner at low heat and high heat for several minutes
Advice:
Do's
Look for best deal on part locally (I called around and found part for $35 less than GE was selling online and same as some other online websites but found locally so didn't have to pay shipping and wait for the part)
Plan to get oven cleaner and clean out oven while your in there
Plan on about 15-30 minutes once your have the part
Don't
DYI - don't call service man- this was an easy repair
Forget to turn off breaker to oven before starting repair
Materials:
Small hex driver - $0.00
New Baking Element - $0.00
Baking Element in Built-in Oven
Was the part a GE product sold by another dealer? This is an nteresting approach of bargain shopping.
You did not mention where you bought the part - was it locally?