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Model: SF365BEPN1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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smulheran		#1 Posted : Monday, June 22, 2009 1:15:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/22/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		Today I turned my oven on to preheat for 15 minutes. When I went to check on the oven, the kitchen smelled strongly of gas and the oven was not hot. It was slightly warmer than it had been in the off position. I am wondering if it is worth it to replace the ignitor or to just get a new range. I just called Whirlpool and learned that my range is 23 years old and the average life-span of a range is 15 years. Any advice/assistance would be appreciated!


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Dan O.		#2 Posted : Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:38:34 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 647		Quote: I am wondering if it is worth it to replace the ignitor or to just get a new range. $45 for a new ignitor vs $500-$1000+ for a whole new range? Let me think... not. :rolleyes: LINK > Whirlpool SF365BEPW1 Oven Ignitor Quote: my range is 23 years old and the average life-span of a range is 15 years. I doubt you'd even get 15 years out of most new models. :rolleyes: If your range has lasted 23 years without any major problems, there's a very good chance it will last longer yet. If the rest of the appliance is still in decent shape than putting such a minimal repair into it is a no brainer IMO. Even if you just repaired it while waiting for a great deal to come along on a new appliance it would probably be worthwhile. That way you wouldn't be rushed into making a big purchase decision and might even be able to get a couple of bucks selling a working old appliance. But the decision is totally up to you (and whomever is going to be paying for the new appliance). JMO Dan O. www.Appliance411.com The Appliance Information Site =D~~~~~~


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