Elements

Your oven won't get hot. Or it heats on one element but not the other, takes far too long to reach temperature, or the grill's gone cold. A failed heating element is one of the most common appliance faults there is, and it's also one of the most fixable. The element is a wearing part. It is not the end of the appliance. We stock replacement elements for ovens, cooktops, grills, fan-forced ovens, hot water cylinders and more, dispatched from our NZ warehouse.

How to find the right element

This is where most wrong orders start. Elements are not universal. Wattage, shape, the position of the mounting bracket, the terminal type and the length of the legs all change between models, and an element that looks close can be wired or shaped completely differently.

Check three things before you order:

  • Know your model number. It's on a label on the appliance, usually around the door frame on an oven or the underside of a cooktop. Write it down exactly. The brand name alone won't get you the right element.

  • Identify the element type. Bake, grill, fan, and cooktop elements are all different parts. Work out which one has failed first. An oven that bakes but won't grill needs a grill element, not a bake element.

  • Keep the old element. If you've still got the failed element, hold onto it. Matching wattage, shape, bracket position and terminal type against the real part beats guessing from a photo.

Still not sure? Don't guess. Send us your model number and a clear photo of the old element, including how it mounts and where the terminals sit, and we'll confirm the right fit before you pay. You can also browse by appliance through our oven elements and fan function elements collections.

Signs your element needs replacing

The element doesn't have to fail completely before it's worth replacing. Watch for:

  • The oven won't heat at all, or won't reach the temperature you set

  • Food cooks unevenly, or takes far longer than it used to

  • A visible break, blister, or bright glowing spot on the element

  • The element bakes but won't grill, or grills but won't bake

  • Scorching, arcing, or a burning smell from where the element mounts

  • The element has sagged, cracked, or pulled away from its bracket

Catch it early. An element that arcs or scorches at the terminals can damage the wiring and connector behind it, and that turns a simple swap into a bigger job.

Fitting it and a safety note

An element should be fitted by someone with the right expertise. That can be you, if you're genuinely confident and competent with this kind of work. But elements are electrical parts, and that changes things. Oven elements, grill elements, cooktop elements and hot water cylinder elements all carry mains voltage, and under New Zealand rules electrical work like this should be done by a qualified, licensed technician. It's not about how easy the part looks to swap. It's a safety and legal point. If you are not certain you are competent and allowed to do the work, hire a professional to fit it. If you're unsure either way, email us before you start and we'll tell you what's involved.

Related parts

If an element has failed, it's worth checking the parts that work alongside it while you've got access:

Elements FAQ

How do I know which element has failed?

Work out what the oven still does. If it bakes but won't grill, the grill element has gone. If it won't heat at all, it could be the bake element or fan element. A visible break or blister on the element itself is a clear sign. Send us a photo and your model number if you're not sure.

Are oven elements universal?

No. Wattage, shape, bracket position, leg length and terminal type all vary between models. An element that looks similar can be wired or mounted differently. Always match to your model, or to the old element you're replacing.

Can I fit an oven element myself?

Elements are electrical parts carrying mains voltage. Under NZ rules this work should be done by a qualified, licensed technician. If you are not certain you are competent and allowed to do it, hire a professional. It's a safety and legal point, not just a difficulty one.

How do I find the right element for my model?

Start with your model number from the label on the appliance. Then send us a photo of the old element showing its shape, mounting and terminals. The model number plus a photo is the most reliable way to confirm the exact fit.

Can't see the element you need, or not sure which one's failed? Email us your model number and a photo and we'll help you find it.