# Blodgett DFG-100: Used-Buy Risk, Repairs & What to Check | KitchenRisk

> Blodgett DFG-100: used $1,650–$10,999, OEM part prices, the documented failures that actually cost money, and what to inspect before you buy used.

**Verdict:** inspect

Used Blodgett DFG-100: $1,650–$10,999 observed used across 30 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Blower motor/fan, Flame sensor/thermocouple. Buy only after inspection.

**Observed used price:** $1,650–$10,999

**Documented failure risks:**
- Blower motor/fan: Model-specific: a malfunctioning fan motor fails to circulate hot air evenly, often preceded by a clicking or rattling noise.
- Flame sensor/thermocouple: Model-specific: the flame sensor sensing heat is what can prevent the oven from igniting when it fails.
- Gas valve/igniter: Model-specific: ignition components or the burner assembly are implicated when the oven struggles to heat or fails to ignite.
- Thermostat/temperature probe: Model-specific: thermostat or temperature probe malfunctions are linked to inconsistent temperatures and burned or undercooked food.

## Sources
- [webstaurantstore.com](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/blodgett-dfg-100.html) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/blodgett/dfg-100/parts) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [malachycares.com (failure/repair evidence)](https://malachycares.com/the-blodgett-dfg-100-convection-oven-top-issues-repairs-and-maintenance-tips/) (accessed 2026-09-01)
- [eBay live listings (market price observation, 30 matching whole-unit listings)](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Blodgett%20DFG-100) (accessed 2026-09-01)
- [partstown.com part listings (prices observed 2026-09-05)](https://www.partstown.com/blodgett/bl56463) (accessed 2026-09-05)

_Last verified 2026-09-05. Source: KitchenRisk — https://kitchenrisk.com/models/blodgett-dfg-100/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._