A loud oven fan usually means something’s off, like food buildup, a loose blade, or a fan motor that’s wearing out. The fan in your oven helps circulate hot air for even cooking and also cools things...

A convection oven usually takes 5 to 10 minutes to preheat to 350°F (175°C). That’s faster than a regular oven, thanks to its built-in fan that pushes hot air around the food. The exact time depends...

A smoking oven during cooking usually means something is burning, like leftover grease, old food bits, or even cleaning chemicals. It could also be a faulty heating element or just your brand-new oven...

An oven takes a long time to preheat when something’s slowing down how it heats up or holds heat. This could be a weak heating element, a loose door seal letting hot air escape, or a temperature...

Opening the oven door while baking lets out a big rush of heat, which can cause your cake or cookies to collapse, bake unevenly, or take longer to finish. The sudden temperature drop messes with how...

Yes, you can use a pizza stone in almost any oven—including gas, electric, convection, and even toaster ovens—if it fits and heats evenly. The key is to place the stone in a cold oven, let it preheat...

Yes, a microwave convection oven can bake like a regular oven, as long as you’re using the convection mode. It has a heating element and a fan that circulates hot air, helping your food cook evenly...

A typical electric oven uses between 2,000 and 5,000 watts per hour, which means it draws 2 to 5 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity if running at full power the entire time. But here’s the thing—most...

Yes, you can use aluminum foil in a convection oven, but you need to be careful. It’s safe for wrapping food, covering dishes, or lining baking trays—as long as you don’t block airflow or let the foil...