Commerical Gas Ranges

13 years ago

I am in the process of purchasing a commerical gas range. I have bids on Southbend, American Range, Imperial, Garland. Does anyone have experiences with any of these brands? How do I know which are better quality appliances?

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weissman
13 years ago
Are you planning to put this range in a residential setting? If so, there are many caveats that you should be aware of - code issues, ventilation issues, insulation issues, service issues, insurance issues, etc. I believe there's a faq on this forum that addresses these and other issues.

If you're considering this range for a restaurant or other commerical setting, you may not get too much feedback on this forum due to lack of familiarity by the participants. I have cooked on a Garland in a cooking class and it was quite impressive but that's all I can really tell you.
User
13 years ago
Some of these commercial ranges have standing pilots.
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barb80031
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13 years ago
The range will be used in the Parish Center Kitchen of my church. I have scoured the internet for ratings on different commerical ranges with out much luck. Don't know how we make an intellegent decision with out imput, except from salesmen. :)
john_com
13 years ago
Explain what you are doing and ask nearby restaurant managers to see their kitchen and talk to the cooks/chefs. I have done this in the past and and find it educational. If you appear to be breif you may be surprised what they can offer. Oh, and don't go during the dinner rush!
User
13 years ago
In that case I would vote for the Garland, but they make various models.. I would get one with electronic spark,and one that has the newer 33K star fire burners. I think I read somewhere that the hotel line was nicer looking, but in truth I've forgotten which model was their nicest.
amcook
13 years ago
Those are all good brands in the commercial world. I would actually suggest getting a unit with a pilot instead of spark ignition if the kitchen will be similar duty as a restaurant kitchen. If not, then I'd suggest getting a residential range with electronic ignition. With the amount of use a busy restaurant kitchen goes through the spark module and ignitors tend to fail within about a year or so in my experience.

Of the brands you listed, I like Imperial the best followed closely by Garland and then by American. Southbend I'd put on par with American. Garland is a solid brand and a solid range but they tend to demand a bit more money. Another brand to look at is Vulcan.

Good luck.

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