Toaster: Doesn't Heat

If your toaster doesn't heat, this can be frustrating, but don't th out your appliance just yet. Use our symptom and repair guide to help determine what is causing the issue and learn how you can fix it on your own. Our experts have nared down the most common parts that malfunction and cause this problem to the following parts: the heating element, fuse, control board, and thermostat.

Toaster: Doesn't Heat

Fuses

If the fuse in your toaster cuts off power to the heating element and gets stuck, then there is a possibility it is broken or damaged. The fuse is used for safety to ensure your toaster does not over heat. Make sure to replace this part to prevent any danger.
Toaster: Doesn't Heat

Elements

If your toaster does not heat in the heating element, also known as the cooking compartment orcooking chamber then there might be a break in the wires and the element will not be able to produce any heat. In this case you will need to replace the heating element. Tip: when installing the new element, remember that the wires are fragile and can be damaged easily. Replace element with identical structure and be careful not to distort the shape of it as you are installing.
Toaster: Doesn't Heat

Control Boards

The controllers or also known as circuit boards, have vital functions that control how long the bread you put in your toaster will toast for, as well as the heat it produces. If one of the elements in your board burns out then the whole board will need to be replaced and reinstalled with a new one.
Toaster: Doesn't Heat

Thermostats

If the bread you put into your toaster is not heating, then check the sensor or thermostat. This is an important component to heating your toast. The thermostat maintains a certain temperature balance and when it reaches a setpoint, it will turn off to avoid overheating. If your thermostat does not function this way and does not work, it will need to be replaced to avoid any danger.