Neither is good for much of anything but sitting there, being a decoration, to show people you bought a big range. Poser appliances. You'd be much better off buying a 30" range that actually works.

I need a 30" LP stove that will have at least one 18,000 BTU burner and 1 simmer burner that is around $3000 or less. Seems like I don't have a lot of choices. What do you recommend (I know there was one other I looked at but the oven was ridiculously small, can't remember the brand right now)

Can you explain why neither is good for much of anything but sitting there? Would like to hear why I should avoid these?

I've only had big box store converted to LP ovens and they are horrible. Not enough BTUS to do anything in a reasonable time.

I make cheese (sometimes 10 gallons of milk at a time) and bake bread (need the oven to get to 500 for at least the initial time).

The NXR that is sitting at my house waiting to be picked up due to a ridiculous amount of exterior damage (long story) is what we are using until they get it from us. It seems much better than any previous big box oven that is converted to LP that I have ever had. I believe you lose 30% BTUS when converted those from NG.

Here are two ranges that received CR "recommended" ratings and which are highly recommended by owners on the Home Depot and Best Buy websites:

• LG LSGL6337F (Home Depot, Best Buy)
• GE Profile PGS930YPFS (Home Depot, Best Buy)

Both can be converted to LP. GE ranges received Excellent reliability in CR subscriber surveys.

Hmmm...don't really like all the electronics....seems unnecessary and lot of things break (at least on my previous one with that sort of thing). I think I had a Samsung...it's gone and now I can't remember for sure. The electronics were not properly controlled the burner in the oven.

Also, not sure how to get the LP conversion done. I live in the middle of nowhere...LOL Not many people want to come to my area for any kind of service without a lot of $$$.

I do appreciate the rec's. I will consider them!

Still would like to know what the complaints about the NXR or THOR ranges are?

Also, if I am going to consider big box store and have to have it converted to LP, are there any less expensive ones that you rec'd that have at least one 21k btu burner (will be 18k after conversion). I don't need "smart" or a lot features so would prefer not to pay for them.

TY

If you want simple and reliable, with high BTU, that is Bluestar. Not an imported parts and pieces, from a thousand different sources, with poor machining, and no support, range.

I think the Bluestar was the one with a small oven? Or too high price? Can't remember and short on time to look right now.

I think I am just going with standard big box. Been trying to do this for months and just not working out.

What about one of these? I haven't figured out the difference exactly. Looks like the BTUS on the burners are different but the info isn't clear to me.

https://www.lg.com/us/cooking-appliances/lg-lrgl5825f-gas-range-with-air-fryer

https://www.lg.com/us/cooking-appliances/lg-lrgl5823s-gas-range-with-air-fryer#pdp_specs

So I think I'll go with one of the LGS

Either this one:

• LG LSGL6337F (Home Depot, Best Buy)

Or this one:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-5-8-cu-ft-Smart-Wi-Fi-Enabled-True-Convection-InstaView-Gas-Range-Oven-with-Air-Fry-in-Printproof-Stainless-Steel-LRGL5825F/312460413#overlay

Not sure I understand the difference in the simmer burner options for each of these. I iunderstand the one you linked has 22k instead of 20k in the one I linked. Don't care much about other features.

Thank you for your help. I feel better about getting one of these two LGS.

@User: "LG is terrible. Just read the hundreds of reviews on the Just Ask Al FB group."

It's called bias: people like to complain. And in CR's subscriber survey, Bluestar ranges were just ahead of Viking in reliability: 1/5.

"Bluestar can fit a full sheet pan in it’s 30” oven."

Those are enormous.

• "For home cooks and bakers, full-size sheet pans are not likely to be something that you’ll be able to use. Measuring 26″ x 18″ with about a 1-inch rim around the outside... These are designed for larger ovens in commercial kitchens like restaurants and bakeries" -- A Baker’s Guide to Sheet Pans
• "A full-sheet pan measures 26-by-18 inches... They're generally too large for practical home use...Instead, these are the workhorse pans of caterers and some restaurants (although, truthfully, they're pretty big for most restaurant kitchens, too)." -- The Difference Between...Pans