looking for a 36" gas range

6 years ago

Renovating a kitchen and looking for input. Used to have a Viking that was good but I didn't love it and I'm open to all suggestions. I like Bluestar/Wolf don't need to spend the $$ if there is something non-pro like Kitchen Aid that performs well. I'm also interested in the new Bosch 36" Stainless Steel Industrial-Style Gas Range but can't find many reviews. Thanks for the advice!

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Architectural Notice
6 years ago
I saw the new KitchenAid commercial style gas range on display at my local Best Buy and wasn't real impressed. Actually, I wasn't impressed with any of their gas ranges. They just didn't seem to be sturdy and well made. On the KA ranges with warming/storage drawers, the drawers seemed shallow and flimsy.

I have a KitchenAid dishwasher which I love so turned first to KitchenAid when looking for a new gas range but ultimately purchased another brand.

I seriously considered the BlueStar also (but didn't end up purchasing it) and it is definitely nicer than KitchenAid. BlueStar is a solid, well made range that should last for years with no problems.
wekick
6 years ago
I had high hopes for the Bosch but the burners 1-18K BTUs, 1 simmer and 4-10Ks seem underpowered. Kind of surprising that they would do this.
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pamellman
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Thank you @Architectural Notice and @wekick. The KA info. is very helpful (I like a real industrial feel) and I ruled out Bosch now too because the oven capacity is too small. What did you each end up with? I am still liking the BlueStar but want self-clean (because I hate cleaning!).
Architectural Notice
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I ended up with a Fisher & Paykel 30" gas range (OR30SDG4X1). Delivery/installation is in a couple of weeks (I can't wait).

I was standing in the appliance store literally trying to decide between the Fisher & Paykel and BlueStar (I wasn't going to leave the store without making a decision). For various reasons detailed in another post, I chose the FP.

I'll post a review of it once I've had it for awhile.

The BlueStar did seem to be more solid and well built than the FP. I hope to consider the BlueStar for a future home.
wekick
6 years ago
I have a Wolf DF but I don’t recommend that has the blue enamel chipped on the bottom so I don’t recommend that.

There are a couple of BS lines.

The RCS is less than the RNB. the burners are 15K BTU tops but still Uncapped and star shaped. The self clean feature has gotten a little iffy now because all of the ranges have the hidden element and the heat underneath the bottom is hard on the bottom of the oven. It is also hard on the electronics. Many dealers will tell you not to use it. It’s a shame most ovens won’t stand up to the heat of self clean.