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What is the best "affordable" and reliable 36" gas range?

3 years ago

Looking for a 36" gas range that is less that $5000.

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L P

3 years ago

Have you seen the Yale Appliance blog? It’s a great resource with reviews, prices, service history, and what to look for when considering an appliance. I don’t live anywhere near their store and have no affiliation with them, but found the info very helpful in narrowing down my choices at my local appliance store.

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L P
3 years ago
I have no idea what a Viking range costs these days, but I purchased a 6 burner with grill and two ovens for my prior home and in the 15 years I lived there I never needed even one service call. Hope that helps!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
You need to provide a bit more info.
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Emily Barrett
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you Patricia. I am looking for a stainless steel 36" freestanding or slide in gas range. I realize the Viking ranges are reputable, but I am trying to spend a little less if possible without sacrificing quality. Any suggestions?
lucky998877
3 years ago
Emily, if you are open to dual fuel, I would recommend a Hallman range (it's Italian, made by Ilve). I have the 48" stainless version and adore it! The double ring burner boils water quickly, and the griddle is great for pancakes, grilled cheese, stir fry etc. Call Hallman directly and see if they have any in stock (they had 10 when I called...but it was 2 years ago)...otherwise the wait time will be months. You have to have it professionally installed and calibrated. Hallman's customer service is very responsive, I've had a wonderful experience with them.
Miranda33
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
“I realize the Viking ranges are reputable”

Actually, Viking ranges have had bad reputations for the last 10 years at least. They’ve been resting on their laurels from the 1990s and earlier.

I am not that much of a fan of 36” ranges. The oven cavity is so wide, it can rarely be filled, takes longer to heat up, and so it seems such a waste of space. Any chance you could do a 36” cooktop and a 30“ wall oven? If not, I’d look at 36” ranges by GE or Bosch.
Kat Berkery
3 years ago
I was looking for the same thing and after exhaustive research decided to go with a Forno 36” gas range. It gets delivered in a week and a half, I’ll be happy to update you once I receive it. I wanted all gas, nice looking, affordable, analog (no expensive computer touchpad repairs), large oven and good customer service from the company. Forno seems to tick all those boxes. Fingers crossed!

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