Frigidaire FFGF3054TS 30 in Freestanding Gas Range MECH-ELEMENT Error Fix: Bake or Broil Element Burned Through

Error code MECH-ELEMENT on the Frigidaire FFGF3054TS 30 in Freestanding Gas Range means: Bake or Broil Element Burned Through. The bake or broil heating element has a visible hole, blister, or break. The element may have sparked or arced when it failed. Disconnect power before inspecting. A burned-out element will have infinite resistance on a multimeter. Replace the element — pull out the mounting screws, disconnect the wiring, and install the new element. Never repair a damaged heating element.

The most successful fix is "Replace Burned-Out Bake or Broil Heating Element" (hard difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated high severity. You should address it promptly — continued use could cause damage or safety concerns.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Burned-Out Bake or Broil Heating Element") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter, Non-contact voltage tester.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Frigidaire FFGF3054TS 30 in Freestanding Gas Range has 8 other known error codes, including: F10 (Runaway Temperature — Oven Overheating), F11 (Shorted Touchpad Key Detected), F13 (Internal Clock Failure), F14 (Control Board EEPROM Failure), F30 (Open Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD)), and 3 more.

Error code MECH-ELEMENT also appears on 14 other Frigidaire models: FCRE3052AS 30 in Freestanding Electric with Steam Clean, FCRG3052AS 30 in Freestanding Gas with Steam Clean, FCWS3027AS 30 in Single Wall Oven with Fan Convection, FFEF3016TS 30 in Freestanding Electric Range, FFEF3016VS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Electric Range with True Convection and Smudge-Proof Stainless Steel, FFEF3054TS 30 in 5.4 cu ft Electric Range with Air Fry and True Convection Oven, and 8 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.