Repair or Replace Your Range: A Technician's Breakdown
$100-$400 avg repair vs $650-$2,500 new β’ $59 diagnostic β FREE with repair
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Your range combines a cooktop and an oven in one unit, which means more components but also more things that can be fixed individually. A failed burner does not condemn the oven. A bad igniter does not mean the cooktop is done. Ranges are modular by nature, and that makes most repairs worthwhile. The replace trigger is usually a control board failure on an aging unit or a cracked cooktop surface.
Gas ranges last 13-18 years on average. Electric ranges with glass cooktops tend to last 12-15 years. The cooktop surface on electric models is the weak link β a single crack renders it unsafe and expensive to replace. Gas ranges have fewer catastrophic failure points.
The 50% Rule
Ranges have a wide replacement cost range ($650-$2,500), so the 50% threshold varies significantly by brand tier. A $400 repair on a $2,000 range is 20%. The same repair on a $700 range is 57%. Brand and original cost matter here.
Real Example
Your gas range's oven igniter and two burner igniters need replacing. Total cost: $300. A comparable new range costs $1,000. That is 30% of new cost and addresses all the ignition issues at once. Repair it. But a $500 control board on that same $1,000 range at 13 years old β that is 50% on an elderly unit. Replace.
Common Repairs & Verdicts
| Repair | Cost |
|---|---|
| Oven igniter (gas) | $150-$250 |
| Burner element or receptacle (electric) | $75-$200 |
| Surface burner igniter/switch (gas) | $100-$200 |
| Control board / clock | $250-$450 |
| Glass cooktop replacement (electric) | $300-$600 |
| Bake or broil element | $100-$250 |
| Gas valve replacement | $200-$350 |
When to Repair vs. Replace
Signs to Repair
Only one burner or the oven is affected
Ranges are modular. If the cooktop works fine but the oven igniter is dead, that is a $150-$250 fix with no bearing on the rest of the appliance.
The range is under 10 years old
With a 13-15 year lifespan, a range under 10 still has significant life remaining. Most repairs under $400 are justified.
The issue is an igniter or heating element
These are wear items that are designed to be replaced. The fix is under $250 and takes about an hour. Worth doing at any age.
You own a gas range
Gas ranges are mechanically simpler and cheaper to repair than electric models with glass cooktops. Most gas range repairs are in the $100-$250 range.
Signs to Replace
The glass cooktop is cracked
Glass cooktop replacement runs $300-$600. On an electric range that cost $700 new and is over 7 years old, replacing the whole unit is smarter. A cracked cooktop is also a safety hazard β do not use it.
The control board has failed on a unit over 12 years old
Control board replacement runs $250-$450. On a range nearing the end of its life, this high-cost repair buys limited additional time.
Multiple gas burners are failing simultaneously
If several burners have ignition problems that are not caused by the spark module (a single part), the valve assembly may be corroding internally. Multiple valve replacements add up to $400+ quickly.
The oven does not hold temperature and the sensor is fine
If the temperature sensor tests correctly but the oven still swings wildly, the control board or gas valve is the problem. On an older unit, this becomes a replace scenario.
Brand-Specific Advice
Always repair. Professional-grade ranges cost $3,000-$10,000+. A $450 control board or a $350 gas valve is a rounding error compared to replacement. These units are built with serviceable, heavy-duty components and commonly last 20+ years with maintenance.
Repair for most failures. These ranges cost $1,000-$2,500 new. Igniters, elements, and burner switches are always worth fixing. Control boards past 10 years β evaluate carefully. Glass cooktop cracks on units over 7 years favor replacement.
Repair if the fix is under $200 and involves a burner, igniter, or element. Budget ranges cost $650-$900 new. A $400 control board on a $700 range at 10 years old is a bad investment. Stick to simple, low-cost repairs.
Energy Efficiency Reality Check
Range energy efficiency has not changed dramatically in the past decade. Induction ranges are the exception β they are roughly 10% more efficient than gas and significantly faster. But the $1,500-$3,000 price tag for induction means energy savings alone do not justify the switch. Buy induction for the cooking performance, not the electric bill.
How TruePro Helps You Decide
TruePro technicians carry common range parts β igniters, elements, and switches β on every service call. The $59 diagnostic is credited toward your repair. You get a transparent, written quote before we do any work. If replacing makes more sense for your situation, we will tell you directly.
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