What causes uneven cooking in my oven?

Oven doesn’t bake evenly

It can be incredibly frustrating when you need to bake something, but your oven is not baking it evenly! Chances are, you don’t know why your oven is causing your food to bake unevenly. Don’t worry, there are a few common causes to explain this, and our technicians are always here to help!

One reason may be that your oven is not calibrated correctly. If the oven is not level, it will not cook food evenly. If your oven calibration is off, you are going to want an expert technician to help you fix this problem.

Another reason your oven may not be baking evenly is because the heat is not distributed evenly. This can be caused by a dirty oven fan or a door that is not closing properly. Make sure to clean the oven fan and check the door seals to ensure that they are in good condition.

The issue could also be as simple as moving around your oven racks. If your food is burnt on top but undercooked at the bottom, then it may be time for a little more labour. You may need to lower the racks in order for it all to cook equally, and even rotate them as they’re cooking so there’s no uneven spots.

 
If you have tried checking for these problems but are met with no luck, it may be time to call a technician. There could be something wrong with the heating element or the thermostat that needs to be fixed. Give us a call and one of our oven repair technicians will be able to help you as soon as possible.