Why does my gas oven glow like it is hot, even when it is not heating? Do I need my oven repaired?
The glow is caused by a ?glow-bar? igniter that is used to ignite the gas in your oven. It glows as it is heating up, but unless it reaches the correct temperature, the gas valve will not open and the gas will not ignite. Therefore, your oven will not heat up. If your igniter is not heating up to the proper temperature, you may need to replace it.