Oven Temperature Sensor Replacement Cost

Oven Temperature Sensor Replacement Cost runs $120 to $250 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.

At a glance

Parts $15 to $60, labor $100 to $190, about 30 to 60 minutes on site.
Priciest fix is the sensor resistance drifted, up to $250.
2 of 2 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is easy.
Repair, among the cheapest oven fixes.

Average professional repair

$120 to $250

Parts$15 to $60

Labor$100 to $190

Time30 to 60 minutes

DIY difficultyEasy

Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.

What causes it, and what each fix costs

Sensor resistance drifted

$120 to $250

The RTD probe should read ~1080 to 1100 ohms at room temperature on most ovens. Out of spec = replace. A two screw, one plug job.

✓ DIY friendly

Needs calibration, not parts

$0, free

If it’s consistently 15 to 35°F off in one direction, most electronic ovens let you offset the calibration in the settings, free.

✓ DIY friendly

Repair or replace?

Repair, among the cheapest oven fixes. Buy a $10 oven thermometer first to confirm the problem is real.

♻️ DECIDED NOT TO FIX IT?

We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.

Not every oven & range is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.

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Quick Questions

Why do my cookies burn on one rack and not another?

That’s airflow and rack position, not the sensor, hot spots are normal oven behavior. A sensor problem shifts the WHOLE oven’s temperature, not one rack.