How to Test and Replace an Oven Temperature Sensor – Easy DIY Fix!

If your oven isn’t heating properly or is showing an error code, a bad temperature sensor might be the problem — and replacing it is easier than you think. In this video, I’ll show you how to test your oven’s temperature sensor with a multimeter and how to replace it yourself for under $10.

✅ It’s a simple DIY job that can be done in just a few minutes — no technician needed.

🧰 What You’ll Learn:
• How to locate and remove your oven’s temperature sensor
• How to test it using a multimeter
• What resistance reading to look for (1,080 ohms at 70°F)
• What readings mean the sensor is bad
• How to safely install a replacement sensor
• Common error codes from major oven brands that indicate a failed sensor

0:00 – Intro
Is your oven not heating or showing an error code? Here's how to fix it for under $10.

0:21 – Do You Really Need a New Sensor?
When to calibrate vs. when to replace the temperature sensor.

0:45 – What a Temperature Sensor Looks Like
Quick look at the part you'll be testing or replacing.

1:00 – Locating the Sensor Inside the Oven
Where to find it and how to remove the mounting screw.

1:14 – Safety First!
Always turn off power before starting.

1:36 – Accessing the Sensor Connector from the Back
Removing the oven back panel and finding the wire harness.

2:17 – How to Test the Temperature Sensor
Using a multimeter to check resistance (goal: ~1,080 ohms at room temp).

3:20 – What Readings Mean a Bad Sensor?
Signs of failure: too high, too low, open (OL), or shorted.

3:57 – Buying the Right Replacement Sensor
How to find one that fits your oven model.

4:11 – Reinstalling the New Sensor
Step-by-step reassembly and reconnection.

5:07 – Powering It Back On
Wrap-up and final thoughts.

5:20 – Outro
You did it! A quick, easy, and inexpensive repair.

🔗 Related Videos – Oven Calibration Guides:
If your oven is just cooking too hot or too cold — but still works — it might just need calibration instead of a new sensor. Check out these videos:

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