Electric range, convection, 5.3 cu ft illustration
Electric range, convection, 5.3 cu ft
โณ LIFETIME REPAIR COST โ€” Whirlpool WFE550S0LZ
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
Bake not heating Bake element burned through Replace bake element โ€” $155โ€“$315
Convection uneven or fan loud Convection element or fan motor Replace as diagnosed โ€” $220โ€“$450
Temperature well off setpoint Oven sensor drift Replace sensor โ€” $135โ€“$285
Surface element dead Radiant element or infinite switch Replace element or switch โ€” $145โ€“$310
Door locked after self-clean Lock motor or warped cam Replace lock assembly โ€” $165โ€“$345

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

Error codes

CodeWhat it means
F2E1 Runaway oven temperature
F3E0 Oven sensor open
F5E1 Door lock switch fault
F9E0 Door latch fault

Tech notes

Bake, broil and convection are separate circuits. Establishing which one failed before ordering avoids fitting an element when the convection relay is the actual fault.

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