What is actually happening
Oven doors are held by two spring-loaded hinges that take an enormous amount of use, and when one fails the door drops on that side and stops sealing. It matters beyond the annoyance: a door that does not seal loses heat continuously, so the oven runs cool, takes longer and costs more to use — which is often the complaint people arrive with instead.
The usual causes
- A failed or unhooked door hinge
- A perished or flattened door seal holding the door proud
- Hinge receivers in the cabinet worn or bent
- A dropped inner door glass or loose fixings
What you can safely check yourself
Work through these in order. Anything past this point — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the appliance plugged in.
- Open the door fully and look at both hinges — a failed one is usually obvious against the other
- Check the seal all the way round for hardened or missing sections
- Stop using an oven whose door will not shut, rather than propping it — the surrounding units are not designed for escaping heat
Still door will not close?
Most of these need an engineer once the checks above are done. £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.
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Common questions
Why is my oven door will not close?
The door hangs open slightly, drops when opened, or will not sit square. Oven doors are held by two spring-loaded hinges that take an enormous amount of use, and when one fails the door drops on that side and stops sealing. It matters beyond the annoyance: a door that does not seal loses heat continuously, so the oven runs cool, takes longer and costs more to use — which is often the complaint people arrive with instead.
Can I fix a oven door will not close myself?
Open the door fully and look at both hinges — a failed one is usually obvious against the other. Check the seal all the way round for hardened or missing sections. Stop using an oven whose door will not shut, rather than propping it — the surrounding units are not designed for escaping heat. Beyond those checks this one normally needs an engineer.
How much does it cost to repair a oven door will not close?
£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.
Other oven faults
- oven not heating up
- oven fan not working
- oven not getting hot enough
- oven grill not working
- oven tripping the electrics
- oven burning smell
- oven light not working
- oven cooking unevenly