Feedback on 30" Gas Ranges

10 years ago

It is time for another remodel. Last time was as part of an addition. It was a 48" range, Subzero fridge, etc.

We sold the house and moved into a condo. This time we are much more space constrained and are stuck with a 30" range. The existing range is a GE Profile which may have been a great range when it was released. However it is not winning us over. The biggest complaint is the amount of heat the oven puts out. In all the ranges I have ever had none of them have been like this. The vents are located on the top, back of the cooktop. You can burn your hand if you reach back there when the oven has been in use.

I do not feel like the requirements are that rigorous but I am having trouble locating what I really want.

It must be a 30" gas range in stainless steel. I would prefer 5 burners with the center burner to be powerful. Although I would consider a 4 burner range if they are open burners. High on the list is not pumping out a ton of heat into the kitchen when the oven is closed. I would like the oven to bake well and be consistent. Finally I prefer to spend less than $2k.

The closest range I have found is the Samsung NX58K9500WG - http://www.samsung.com/us/appliances/oven-ranges/NX58K9500WG/AA

The center burner on this range is a bit of a let down. Plus I am a bit concerned about the rear vents and the amount of heat they may put out. Plus I have read mixed things about the fan noise from the oven.

The review on the Bosch 800 series range are a bit disappointing.

If you have any recommendations or comments please let me know.

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venmar
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
While there may be some differences in oven insulation between brands and heat lost into your kitchen all gas ovens need to vent the combustion air and that is normally into your kitchen. In California at least in the past I believe gas range ovens had a metal exhaust pipe to the exterior.The partial solution may be to constantly run exhaust hood on low or higher whenever baking assuming it vents to the exterior. I hope someone has a usage experience with a well insulated oven to guide your selection. As well, your smaller condo kitchen may be amplifying the effect of the lost oven heat.
James May
Original Author
10 years ago
I have had numerous gas ranges over the years and never experienced heat rise like this. With my 48" range I could run both ovens 200 degree hotter than this GE and not notice much of a heat gain. Unless the oven door was opened. Or if I turned on the oven vent fan.

Unfortunately there is no vent to the outside in the condo.
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