Frigidaire Range Repair (Model FEF326AWB) – Canton, OH

A tenant in Canton called about a dangerous situation with their Frigidaire range — the oven faceplate had fallen through and was sparking. With young children in the home, this electrical hazard needed immediate attention.

The Problem

The customer reported that the oven’s control panel faceplate had physically detached and fallen inward. When this happened, electrical sparking occurred around the control area. The entire range became non-functional — both oven and cooktop stopped working after the faceplate failure.

Diagnosis

The root cause was a failed control board that had overheated and warped, causing the mounting points for the overlay panel to fail. When the overlay lost its structural support, it fell through into the control cavity. The sparking occurred because exposed wiring from the damaged control board made intermittent contact with the metal faceplate as it shifted position.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 316220729 — control panel overlay, 5304518660 — electronic control board
• Work performed: Disconnected power, removed damaged control board, installed new control board and overlay assembly, reconnected all wiring harnesses
• Result: Completed full functional testing of all oven cycles and surface elements — all operating normally with no sparking or electrical issues

Is It Worth Repairing?

The FEF326AWB is a basic but reliable Frigidaire model that typically runs for 15-20 years with proper care. Control board failures like this are repairable events, not end-of-life indicators. Given the safety risk this particular failure posed with children present, repair was definitely the right choice over replacement.

Maintenance Tips for Frigidaire Ranges

• Clean spills from the control panel area immediately — liquid can seep behind buttons and damage the control board
• Avoid using excessive force when pressing control buttons, which can crack the overlay or loosen mounting points
• Check that the control panel feels secure during normal use — any looseness should be addressed before complete failure occurs

Appliance Repair in Canton, OH

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