Professional Style Ranges

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We are looking to renovate a kitchen with a 48” professional range. We have mostly cooked on gas, with a short foray into induction. Because induction is so expensive in this larger format, we are thinking duel-fuel is the way to go for us.

Having read reviews, GE Cafe seems to be consumer reports favorite, but many say to go with Wolf (although there are a lot of poor reviews about the blue enamel interior chipping). Thermador seems to get lower reviews across the higher end options.

What brand is the best option for a family who loves to cook? Any directional feedback welcome because this is a big investment.

Thanks!

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I have enjoyed my Fivestar range for 13 years now. They are not top of the line like Wolf and Thermador but they are built well and look great! Pic below of my kitchen and DH.

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Monique
last year
By the time you add the 1600 CFM ventilation plus required make up air, you are in the 25-35K range for this oversized want. Way more, actually, by the tim you add all the other appliances that should be at the same level as the range.
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John Liu
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I have, and can recommend, the American Range ”Performer” ranges with open burners. This is if you want as close to a commercial range as is available in a residential-legal unit. These are all gas, no electronic features at all, lift off open burners, heavy duty - basically like cooking on a commercial Garland or similar.

https://americanrangehome.com/product/americana-48-performer-rangev2/

For hood, you might consider a commercial unit, for the large capture volume. I have a CaptiveAire 48”. They now make a residential unit. It doesn’t look residential but is designed for residential spaces.

https://www.captiveaire.com/catalogcontent/hoods/wrh/index.asp

I do not think you necessarily need the full CFM that might be calculated from the range BTUs. Consider what kind of cooking you do, how often you will really have all burners on full, etc. But certainly at least 1,000 cfm.

This big of a range may require an upgrade to your gas service and will be expensive including venting, and absent something unusual about your household you probably won’t use it fully most of the time. You might want to consider a smaller range with a couple of induction hobs you can set up on the counter as needed, or a wall oven.
Laura Gasparini
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last year
Thank you - very helpful points.
dan1888
last year
If your family loves to cook, I think you can save money by going bigger. Two 30" induction slide-in ranges next to each other or at separate work stations can cost as little as $2k plus the less expensive two hoods. And two 50A 220v outlets. A Frigidaire has received good reviews for years here. Bosch also has a unit with knobs. Bosch makes the induction portion.
wdccruise
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How about...
- Smeg SPR30UGMX 30 Inch Dual Fuel Range + Smeg SPR24UIMX 24 Inch Induction Range
or
- ZLINE RAINDSSN30 30 Inch Induction Range + ZLINE RASN24 24 Inch Dual Fuel Range (also available in colors)
opaone
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Do you want it for function or appearance?

For function I think a Bluestar RNB is the best consumer option currently available.

For appearance, Wolf has a desirable name plate.

More: https://bamasotan.us/2020/12/the-kitchen/
Christy Mckinney
last year
We had a Lancanche for 10 years and loved it. Been using a Bluestar 36" for 1.5 years in new house and would not recommend it. Bluestar cooktop is okay, but the 36" oven is way too big to heat up quickly and to be useful. The craftsmanship IMO isn't great, especially when compared to Lancanche, which is admittedly $$$$. I'd probably look at Wolf in lieu of a BS if Lacanche was out of price range.