GE Range Repair – Canton, OH (JB750SJ4SS(OVEN) JVM3160RF5SS (MICROWAVE), GDF570SSJ2SS)

A power outage from a downed telephone pole in Canton left multiple appliances malfunctioning at this State Street Northeast home. The GE range had all burners stuck on high heat regardless of the temperature setting, while the microwave was completely dead.

The Problem

After a telephone pole went down outside the house and took the electricity out, multiple appliances broke or malfunctioned. The microwave was completely dead and not working. All the burners on the stovetop were malfunctioning — they all went to high heat no matter what temperature they were set at.

Diagnosis

The power surge from the electrical restoration damaged the range’s infinite control switches, causing them to default to maximum heat output. The dishwasher’s breaker had also tripped during the outage.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: WB24X25013 — Range infinite control switches (2 units)
• Work performed: Put on 2 new switches on stove and breaker was flipped on dishwasher
• Result: Stove was working with proper temperature control restored

Is It Worth Repairing?

GE ranges from this era are generally solid appliances worth repairing, especially when the issue is isolated to specific components like control switches. Power surge damage to individual parts is typically more cost-effective to repair than replacing the entire unit.

Maintenance Tips for GE Ranges

• Install whole-house surge protection to prevent electrical damage during power restoration
• Check that infinite control switches click properly through their range — they should provide smooth temperature transitions
• Clean burner drip pans regularly to prevent grease buildup that can affect heat distribution

Appliance Repair in Canton, OH

Canton is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Canton, North Canton, and Massillon. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.