others will chime in but the other side of venting a large range is Make Up Air (MUA) . The vent pulls so much room air that a resipply has to be provided somehow. Hopefully the inspector can offer some "guidance"

Also - make sure that Thor can be serviced in your area. Every supplier can sell anywhere - servicing is another story

Thank you - good advice! My next question is does Lowe’s or Home Dept service them?

Neither Lowes nor HD service anything. They outsource to the lowest bid company in each area.

Probably not. I ma ok ordering main line appliance from Lowes or HD, but low volume appliances would be an issue. Everything breaks, no matter who makes it. If the repair is 3 hours away then they just arent going to come out

If you havent already, I would get an actual kitchen designer to lead you through this process. Builders do what they want to, which is usually most cost effective for them - not useful for you. Given the apparent size of the kitchen (can handle a 48 range), a designer would be important

also - go look at local appliance dealers as they can be cost competitive and offer better service than a mail order appliance dealer who wont care about you 5 minutes after you order.

I do realize bigger is not better...this is why I’m researching pros and cons of a gas range unit before making a decision. If it’s more of a hassle to go the 48” route then I may go with a cooktop and 2 wall ovens 🤷🏻‍♀️

If you like to cook and want to cook then I'd do a 48" Bluestar RNB. Much better to cook on than Wolf or other consumer ranges.

More on why that's what we did: https://bamasotan.us/the-kitchen/

This depends on how much you want to spend. The makeup air can be expensive (it's not just a hood and duct), so that's the first place to start. I looked into a 48" range and decided against due to cost of the whole package (range + ventilation). I priced out what I would need at fantech. I think the cost is generally the piece that is prohibitive here. The other is oven size; if you want 2 full size ovens or if you like the smaller 18" oven (personally I prefer the width over the height in a 2nd oven, but you may be different).

Also, I'm kind of envious that you share cooking duties enough that you have 2 people at the range at the same time! :)

Yeah my husband likes to get in the way haha! Actually our whole family likes cooking so when everyone is over it’s nice to have the extra hands making stuff. I think I have almost talked myself into a gas cooktop and double wall ovens- I too like width over depth - just nice to have one oven where cookies can be baking while a turkey or main dish is in other oven.

i'll be the guy that mentions induction. Worth a very hard look.

also - this is whetre a kitchen designere comes in handy. Builders just build what you tell them - not big on advice.

what do you have now in your present home ?

Actually our builder is not like the rest, or most I should say...he gives some awesome ideas. He builds high end quality homes. My current kitchen has a flat top range....I absolutely hate it...kitchen has not been updated since we built 28 years ago.

I absolutely hate the flat surface cooktop...I will never have one again

there are a lot of great kitchen appliances out there now - induction, combi steam ovens etc . A big honking 48 inch range isnt the only choice

more or less, where do you live? I had good builders too - but they are not kitchen designers. Miele, Wolf etc have showrooms to look and try things out first

I’m in southern middle TN. I think I’ve basically talked myself out of “a big honking 48” range” at this point...I’m back to square 1. Most likely will go gas cooktop and wall ovens...

i would go to some larger appliance store and look around before you "settle" on gas cooktop and wall ovens. That doesnt mean those are bad choice btw. Without knowing you space and budget, there are choices that really great, just not on the usual radar screens (especially a builder)

i would look at induction cooktops, combination steam ovens. Induction is such a pleasure to cook on . Most people only use the second wall oven (in a double oven) a gew times a year, but woul duse the steam/convection daily

spending all this money it is worth a look

@delray33483 I agree, if I could choose 2 ovens I would definitely get a combi steam as a second oven. They sound fantastic. I would also choose induction over gas but my builder (production home) doesn't offer induction so I have to get gas. Nothing wrong with gas - have cooked on it for 20 years - but would just prefer induction. The OP has stated she won't consider it though.

Well several of you will be happy to know I ordered an induction cooktop and double wall ovens. My dr had me come over to his house and his wife totally talked me into an induction cooktop…I was super impressed! Can’t wait for it to come in…it will be my last appliance to arrive…sometime in February, but totally worth the wait!

you will love your induction!! we have had ours over 7 years and would never cook on anything else. we have had gas, smooth electric and coil electric... induction beats all, imo!! :)