MEC7636WS
Maytag MEC7636WS Electric Cooktop Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Element that trips the breaker
- Burner that works only when the knob is wiggled
- Hot-surface light staying on
- Corroded connections after a spill
The MEC7636WS is an older Maytag electric cooktop. A related number ending in WB is also listed, and the two are close enough that we want your actual label before we order a thing.
A burner that works only when the knob is jiggled suggests a worn switch or a loose connection. An element that trips the breaker is more serious: it may have shorted internally, so we meter it to ground and keep the circuit off until it is replaced. After a boil-over we also look for corrosion on connections beneath the surface.
Cooktops of this age are frequent in Houston homes, and we repair them whenever parts are available. We write the price down before work, tell you straight if a replacement makes more sense, and cover the repair with a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Key features
- Maytag electric cooktop
- Electric power
- Close relative MEC7636WB is also listed
- Drop-in style cooktop
Error codes this model can show
Why does the breaker trip when I turn on one burner?
The element may have shorted to ground. We test it with a meter and replace it, keeping that burner off until then.
The burner only works when I move the knob. Why?
The switch contacts or a connection behind it are worn or loose. Continuing to use it risks heat damage, so we replace the worn part.
Does liquid under the surface matter?
Yes. It can corrode terminals and cause shorts. We dry and inspect the area and replace any parts that are damaged.
Book repair for your MEC7636WS
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.