Electric slide-in range, 5.3 cu ft illustration
Electric slide-in range, 5.3 cu ft
โณ LIFETIME REPAIR COST โ€” GE JS645SLSS
Expected lifespan15โ€“20 years
Repairs over its life1โ€“3 typical
Lifetime repair spend$250โ€“$700
Averages out to~$25/year

Common problems & typical repair costs

ProblemLikely causeTypical fixOEM part #Typical cost
Oven not heating on bake Bake element open Replace bake element โ€” $160โ€“$320
Temperature well off setpoint Oven sensor drift Replace sensor โ€” $140โ€“$290
Surface element dead Radiant element or infinite switch failure Replace element or switch โ€” $150โ€“$330
Range rocks when weight is on the door Anti-tip bracket not engaged Fit and engage the anti-tip bracket โ€” a safety item โ€” $40โ€“$140
Control panel unresponsive Touch panel or board fault Replace as diagnosed โ€” $240โ€“$480

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

Error codes

CodeWhat it means
F2 Oven over-temperature
F3 Sensor circuit open
F4 Sensor circuit shorted
F7 Stuck key on the touch pad

Tech notes

Check the anti-tip bracket on every slide-in visit. These are frequently installed without it because the counter cutout appears to hold the range, and a tip-over with a loaded open door is a documented injury hazard.

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