Things You'll Need:
- Flashlight, electrical tester.
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Step 1
First you want to determine the stoves manufacturer and how old the stove is. Every component in your home has a life cycle. If the stove is old, it made need to be replaced soon.
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Step 2
Next, determine if it is a free-standing stove or a drop-in or built-in stove. A free-standing stove is a self contained stove that can be moved to any proper location in the kitchen.
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Step 3
Before inspecting the stovetop burners, you want to be sure you remove any cooking pots or any dishes from the top of the stove. Once dishes are removed, turn on the burners. Now note if the burners turn red or not. Remember, older stoves may take longer to heat up than newer stoves.
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Step 4
Now you want to inspect the interior of the stove. First, look inside to once again insure that there are no pots of food of any kind stored within. When this is done, you then want to turn the stove to it's highest setting. You also want to turn the stove knob to BAKE. This step will allow the stove's lower heat element to heat-up. You want to look inside and see if the lower element is turning red.
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Step 5
Turn the stove knob to BROIL. Now look to see if the upper heating element is turning a bright red color.
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Step 6
If your stove is a drop-in or built-in stove, make sure that it is flush and snug with the surrounding cabinets.
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Step 7
Finally, if you wish, you can purchase a simple electric tester to insure that the stoves electrical connections and functionality is working properly.
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Step 8
For more do-it-yourself information check out the resource link below.
