MER5555QA
Maytag MER5555QA Electric Stove Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Surface element that glows only in a ring or patch
- Oven that overshoots the set temperature
- Clock or timer that resets by itself
- Bake element with a bulge in the sheath
- Knob that slips on its stem
Look at the label of a MER5555QA and you will find a Maytag electric range that may carry one of three endings: MER5555QAB, MER5555QAQ or MER5555QAW. The Q in the middle of the number sets it apart from the 5550 and 5552 ranges, so we avoid mixing their parts.
An oven that overshoots its setting is almost always a sensor or control issue, since the sensor tells the control when to cut power. We compare the oven with a test thermometer, then the sensor resistance against its expected range. A clock that resets itself points to a power glitch or a control with a weak connection, and it is useful to know whether the oven still bakes correctly, because that tells us whether the control is truly failing.
Bulges in the bake element sheath are a sign of overheating, and we replace the element and examine its terminals. Quotes come in writing, and each repair has a 30-day warranty.
Key features
- Maytag electric range
- Electric power
- Color variants MER5555QAB, MER5555QAQ and MER5555QAW
Error codes this model can show
My oven runs hotter than I set it. Should I replace the control?
Not first. The sensor tells the control when to turn off the element, and a drifted sensor causes overshoot. We test it against a thermometer and its resistance, then decide on the control.
Why does my range clock keep resetting?
A weak connection at the control or an unstable power feed can reset it. We check the supply and the connector first, and note whether the oven still bakes correctly before judging the control.
What causes a bulge in the bake element?
Overheating at that spot, often from a failing terminal or a damaged sheath. We replace the element and inspect the terminals so a bad connection does not damage the new one.
Book repair for your MER5555QA
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.