Hotpoint RGBS300DMWW Repair Guide
A GE built basic 30-inch gas range aimed squarely at rental property and first kitchens. There is no self clean, no convection and almost no electronics, which means it rarely breaks, and when it does the repair is nearly always the igniter or a burner.
Hotpoint RGBS300DMWW is a gas range, standard clean oven & range sold 2017 to present. Its most common repair is oven will not light or takes several minutes, usually $150 to $310.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 2 error codes decoded.
- An oven & range like this lasts about 15 to 20 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven will not light or takes several minutes | Oven igniter worn out | Replace oven igniter | not listed | $150 to $310 |
| Surface burner will not light | Clogged burner ports or a wet spark switch | Clean ports. Dry or replace the switch | not listed | $90 to $220 |
| Burner flames uneven or yellow tipped | Air shutter setting or wrong orifices for the gas supply | Adjust air shutter. Confirm LP conversion if applicable | not listed | $100 to $240 |
| Oven temperature inaccurate | Thermostat calibration | Recalibrate or replace the oven thermostat | not listed | $150 to $320 |
| Oven burner lights then goes out | Safety valve failing to hold open | Replace oven safety valve | not listed | $210 to $420 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| No display codes | Mechanical control range, no stored fault codes. Diagnosis is by measurement |
| F2 (equipped models) | Over temperature on units fitted with an electronic control |
Tech notes
On a range this inexpensive, the repair or replace line arrives fast. An igniter or a burner is always worth doing, but a safety valve plus an igniter together starts to approach the price of a new range. Give the customer both numbers and let them choose.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Guide U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Carbon monoxide risk from gas cooking and heating appliances.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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