Frigidaire GCRG3060BF oven takes 25–30 minutes to reach 350°F

Hi, I’m Mike, your appliance troubleshooting expert—about how long does it take to reach 350°F, and did it used to preheat faster?

Does the broiler heat up quickly and do you notice any gas smell or a delayed whoosh before the oven lights?

Once the oven finally reaches temperature, does it hold steady or does it keep dropping and struggling?

Has any part been serviced or replaced recently, and is the door gasket intact with no gaps or tears?

Thanks—that pattern points most strongly to a weak or aging bake igniter (hot-surface igniter) that still lights the burner but doesn’t draw enough current to open the gas safety valve fully and produce a strong flame quickly, so preheat drags while steady-state temps remain okay; less likely causes include a drifting oven temperature sensor (would usually cause overshoot/undershoot), a sticky control board/relay, or—if equipped—a non-spinning convection fan that would slow preheat, though your steady temps and good broiler/stovetop make these secondary, and the door gasket sounds fine so leakage is unlikely. Assumptions: normal cookware load, no foil blocking vents, and standard gas supply/regulator setup. Safety note: if you ever smell raw gas, hear repeated loud whooshes, or see delayed ignition “puffs,” stop using the oven and have a licensed tech inspect it immediately. As renters, the typical repair is replacing the bake igniter after confirming its current draw and condition—your property manager can arrange a technician to test the igniter and sensor and service the oven. If you want, I can walk you through safe, basic checks or DIY steps.