Ranges

Whether you're a casual cook or a serious home chef, where you prepare your cuisine is just as important as the ingredients you use. With the ability to prepare foods on a cooktop and in an oven simultaneously, ranges have become essential cooking appliances, available in a wide selection of options to meet the needs of every home and lifestyle.

It's easy to get caught up in what may seem like a million options, but when it comes to this kitchen appliance, choosing the right range is a simple matter of fuel choice and design options.

Is Your Kitchen Range the Perfect Fit?

Before you begin, take a moment to measure the space where your new range will live. As with every major appliance purchase, we suggest you measure, measure again, and measure a third time. This not only saves you the hassle of returning your appliance, but it also ensures your range operates correctly and avoids any possible damage to your cabinetry.

For tips on how to measure for your new range, check out our guide on how to properly measure kitchen appliances! Or, give us a call—we're glad to help you prepare for your new purchase.

Choosing a Power Source

While gas-powered ranges provide the performance and precision of an open flame, keep in mind they require special connections. Before you shop gas ranges and dual fuel ranges, make your home is set up with the right gas line setup.

Electric ranges have a lot to offer, too, from smooth ceramic-top ranges to induction ranges cooktops with precision that matches that of a flame and up to 90% heat transfer. By simply connecting to a 220-volt outlet, you also have more flexibility in where to place your unit.

Explore Range Style Options

Freestanding ranges are extremely easy to use: simply connect to a power source and you're ready to cook! Additionally, controls are located on a back panel, providing extra safety for younger household members who might be wondering "What does this button do?" With handy storage below for pots, pans, and bakeware, this is a convenient option for households that do heavy cooking. If you’re all set on kitchen storage space, you can opt to get a warming drawer for your range instead.

If installation is part of your design, check out slide-in ranges. They come in a sleek, built-in design and with convenient front knobs, so no more crossing over hot pots and pans to reach controls. However, this also means they’re within easy reach for toddlers, too.

Though not as common, drop-in ranges are sought after for their clean aesthetic that blends right into cabinetry. While a designer’s dream, keep in mind that drop-in ranges provide no bottom-drawer storage and require professional installation. When done right, however, the presentation is as impressive as it is space-friendly.

Additional Range Features to Consider

• Want to get more done? Opt for a double oven range
• A fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish is a low-maintenance alternative to a stainless steal range
• If you have your eyes set on an induction cooking range, make sure you’re equipped with iron-based kitchenware

Ready to discover the culinary possibilities with a new range? Browse, shop, and compare from our wide selection of reliable ranges from brands you know and trust. With a style and option for every home, lifestyle, and kitchen design, you can count on your local Aztec Appliance experts to set you up with a range you’ll love to use every day.