Kenmore Oven Repair (Model 790.70502013) – North Canton, OH

A North Canton homeowner called about their Kenmore oven model 790.70502013 — the ignitor glowed orange but the oven wouldn’t heat. Testing revealed a weak ignitor that wasn’t drawing enough amperage to open the gas valve, a textbook case of ignitor degradation over time.

The Problem

The customer reported that their oven ignitor would glow for several minutes but the oven never heated up. This is the classic symptom of a failing ignitor — it has enough strength to glow but lacks the electrical draw needed to signal the gas valve to open.

Diagnosis

We tested the ignitor’s amperage draw and found it was pulling only 2.8 amps. Kenmore gas ovens require the ignitor to draw between 3.2 and 3.6 amps to open the gas valve and allow proper ignition. The weak ignitor was the root cause — it had degraded internally and could no longer generate sufficient current draw.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 5303935066 — Ignitor oven kit with nut
• Work performed: Removed old ignitor, installed new ignitor with proper mounting hardware
• Result: Oven now ignites within 60 seconds and maintains proper temperature cycling

Is It Worth Repairing?

This Kenmore model is part of their mid-range gas oven line and typically provides good service life when maintained. The ignitor replacement is a straightforward repair that addresses the most common failure point in gas ovens. Given that these units are built solidly, this repair should provide years of additional service.

Maintenance Tips for Kenmore Gas Ovens

• Keep the oven bottom clean of spills that can interfere with ignitor performance
• Check that the ignitor glows bright white (not orange) during normal operation — orange glow indicates pending failure
• Avoid using oven cleaners directly on the ignitor, as harsh chemicals can damage the ceramic housing

Appliance Repair in North Canton, OH

North Canton is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, Hartville, and Canton. 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.