Electric range, front control, 5.3 cu ft illustration
Electric range, front control, 5.3 cu ft
โณ LIFETIME REPAIR COST โ€” Frigidaire FCFE3083AS
Expected lifespan15โ€“20 years
Repairs over its life1โ€“3 typical
Lifetime repair spend$250โ€“$750
Averages out to~$30/year

Common problems & typical repair costs

ProblemLikely causeTypical fixOEM part #Typical cost
Oven will not heat Bake element open Replace bake element โ€” $155โ€“$315
Knobs discoloured or cracked Heat from the oven vent on a front-control design Replace knobs; verify the vent is not blocked โ€” $110โ€“$280
Temperature inaccurate Sensor probe drift Replace probe โ€” $140โ€“$290
Surface element dead Radiant element or infinite switch Replace element or switch โ€” $150โ€“$320
Control unresponsive Touch membrane or board Replace as diagnosed โ€” $225โ€“$470

Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.

Error codes

CodeWhat it means
F10 Runaway oven temperature
F11 Shorted key
F30 Sensor probe open
F31 Sensor probe shorted
F90 Door lock motor fault

Tech notes

Front-control ranges concentrate heat where the hands go. Keeping the vent clear is the single maintenance instruction worth giving the owner, and it prevents most of the knob damage these designs see.

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