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The best high-performing gas ranges have a balance between burner size and variety, bake and heat quickly and evenly, don’t sacrifice utility for bonus features and are worth the price tag, no matter the budget. However, this large investment requires some research — there are tons of options gas stove on the market with a variety of settings and in numerous styles.
To help you make sense of it all, the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab has researched and conducted numerous hands-on tests. We've extensively tested almost 100 ranges in the last two decades, including electric ranges, induction stoves and over 50 gas ranges (including dual fuel and traditional gas models) to help you find the best gas stove options for your home kitchen.
Our product analysts evaluate each range rigorously: We test to see how quickly burners can boil water, how evenly ovens bake cookies and whether those with an air fry setting actually produce crispy golden chicken wings. Scroll down for more information about our rigorous testing protocols, the best ways to clean your gas stovetop and which pots and pans are best to use with a gas range.
If you’re concerned that gas ranges might be dangerous for your health, our pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute and healthcare officials agree that there are many ways to reduce any inherent risks. You can check out our article on the potential gas stove regulations for more information on possible upcoming policy changes. (Don’t worry, no one is coming for your range; this would only apply to new models being made.)
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LG's 30-inch smart slide-in gas range is feature-loaded: It has a spacious convection oven with added features like air fry, air sous vide and even a window that allows you to tap twice and see what's cooking inside without opening the door.
This range has easy-to-navigate knobs and a digital display on a slanted panel. We also like LG's "smart diagnosis" feature that transmits data via your phone directly to LG's Customer Information Center to troubleshoot without stress (this is an optional feature that you have to opt into). Though, it did take a few tries to get connected to the app during testing.
In our testing, we found that the balanced cooktop provided even heat distribution, boiled water quickly and kept water at a constant simmer. Throw in an 18,500-BTU power burner, self-clean options and a reasonable price tag, and you've got yourself a great gas range for almost any kitchen.
This Maytag gas range is the best value for what it offers and you can get an even better price on it while it's on sale. This sleek fingerprint-resistant stainless steel range replaced a similar model that performed well in Lab testing but is now discontinued. The MGR6600PZ has weighted knobs and an updated handle. The stove top features five burners including a burner in the center perfect for oversized Dutch ovens or stovetop griddles.
We feel confident recommending the newer model by Maytag given that the previous gas range produced consistent results in testing. Water stayed at a consistent simmer on the stovetop, and bread browned evenly in the oven. We appreciate that it's self-cleaning and includes a keep warm setting so your sauce won't go cold while you finish boiling your pasta. You can also take advantage of broil temperatures that go from 350°F up to 500°F. However, we do wish that the model retained the air frying capabilities of the older range.
Samsung's dual-fuel smart range combines the best of both worlds in more ways than one. In addition to having a gas cooktop and electric oven for more even baking, the oven utilizes a ceramic divider that lets you switch from a large single cavity (6.3 cu. ft.) to two smaller cavities (2.7 cu. ft. and 3.4 cu. ft.). With the faux-double oven, you can broil halibut in the top half while roasting potatoes in the lower half.
In testing, we loved this range's easy-to-use, brightly-lit control dials and panel. Like other top models with air fry, we found the frying functionality works well but tends to produce more smell and smoke than traditional baking because of the fans.
Air fryers have gained a lot of popularity — and probably some of your counter space. Take some of that space back with this new Frigidaire gas range with no preheat air fry capabilities. While we haven't tested this model yet, we have tested the recently discontinued FGGH3047VF model which performed well crisping up chicken wings deliciously.
This range's easy-to-read touchscreen control panel features numerous settings besides just air fry: slow cook, convection bake, steam bake, convection roast, steam roast, air sous vide, bread proof, dehydrate and more. And on the stovetop it features five traditional burners; one being a powerful quick boil burner perfect for boiling pasta water and a center oval burner with an integrated cast iron griddle for cooking up pancakes. Take note that you do have to purchase the air fryer basket separately.
If you're looking for a sleek, professional-style range with great performance, the Viking 36-inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range is a quality option. This model comes in two configurations: the VDR5366B with six burners and the VDR5364G with four burners and a griddle top in the middle. We tested the six-burner model ranging from 12,500 to 18,500 BTUs, so it has the power to take you where you need to go. We found that even at a lower BTU, water came to a boil very quickly and kept a pretty consistent simmer over time. It also comes in 16 different colors so you can customize it to fit the look of your kitchen.
In our testing, we found that the self-cleaning function worked well, and it only needed light scrubbing and a wipe after the cycle finished. The grates fit over the individual burners, so the range is easy to clean too. The knobs are brightly lit and are labeled in a contrasting color, so they're very easy to read. However, there’s no audible cue to indicate when the oven is done preheating, though there is a blue light that turns on. There's also no digital interface, so if you’re looking for something with more smart-feature bells and whistles, this might not be the range for you.
GE's smart connectivity is some of the best around, with the brand's SmartHQ Wi-Fi-based app allowing for remote control, monitoring and diagnostics while being compatible with Alexa and Google Home (and ChefConnect, which can pair a range with a compatible hood or microwave). This sleek range pairs these smart features with a true convection oven and burners with a variety of outputs, whether you need to boil water on the 21,000 BTU Tri-ring burner or simmer a delicate sauce on the 5,000 BTU 'precise simmer' burner.
In testing, the stovetop received high scores for its very even heat distribution, in addition to its speedy water boiling time. It also had even oven heat distribution and broiled up a nicely browned steak. We also found this model had great ease of use, with the only thing that didn't give it a perfect score was that it needed some extra care in cleaning the stovetop.
We loved the Dacor 36-inch Smart Dual Fuel Range's easy-to-use control panel and intuitive interface, large knobs that are easy to grab and two roll-out racks in the oven. We thought it had a beautiful design that was very sleek and low to the ground, with brass covers for the burners. It has six burners ranging from 16,000 to 22,000 BTUs, so it also packs some serious power.
During testing, this range excelled at our oven heat distribution tests, evenly toasting bread on bake and broil settings. When testing the steam function, our salmon skin got nice and crispy while remaining very moist. We did find that while the self-clean function was not very noisy or smelly, it didn't clean as well as we had hoped and there are a lot of small crevices and grooves that make it tricky to clean.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab our product analysts have tested almost 100 ranges in recent years, including more than 50 gas and dual fuel models.
We've also interviewed many industry experts and gotten a behind-the-scenes look at numerous kitchen appliance showrooms over the past couple of decades. The models on this list were picked based on testing of current models and previous testing of discontinued models from high-performing brands.
Our analysts are always testing new ranges in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab which can hold up to six models at a time. We also send models to consumer's homes for longterm real-life testing.
When we test side-by-side in the Lab, we perform the same test on all models at once to see how they compare and use a rigorous testing criteria to evaluate each model's performance and ease of use.
When testing stovetops, we test burners to see how quickly they can reach a boil and if they maintain a steady simmer over a set period of time, checking the temperature of the range’s surfaces as we go. To test the heat distribution of the burners, we coat a skillet in flour and put it on the heat, watching to see how evenly it browns (pictured here).
We run another series of tests on the ovens, toasting bread on a cookie sheet to determine where any hot spots are in the oven. We also test real-life situations by baking cookies (pictured) and cakes on bake and convection bake settings to test for evenness and doneness in different sectors of the oven, measuring how evenly the cakes rise (pictured below).
The broiler function gets another toast test to check for hot spots, and we broil a steak to see how it browns up (or not). If there’s an air-fry feature we test it by making chicken wings, and if there’s a steam cook function, we cook salmon and check how the skin crisps up and if it dries out the fish.
We finish off the entire testing process with oven cleaning. We cover the interior of the oven with a mixture of household ingredients, bake it on and then run the self-cleaning cycle to see how well it pulls off all of the gunk.
As we go along, we also note the ease of use of the controls, handles, knobs, racks and more. Using a thermal gun, we take the temperature of touch points — like knobs and handles — while the oven and stovetop are running to ensure they remain safe to handle.
✔️ Type of fuel: While most of the time your choice of fuel is dictated by what kind of fuel line is available in your house or building, if you have access to gas you can choose between a traditional gas range or a dual-fuel range. A traditional gas range uses gas to fuel both the cooktop and oven, while dual-fuel uses gas to fuel the cooktop and electricity to fuel the oven, though it does require a higher-volt power supply source. If you are able to install a dual-fuel range you will get the best of both worlds, a quick and powerful cooktop and an oven that bakes evenly.
✔️ Size: There are a variety of different range sizes to choose from. Most ranges vary from 30 inches wide to 60 inches wide. The larger the range, the more space there is for additional burners. The capacity of most household ovens varies from 4.5 cubic feet to 6.6 cubic feet. Any oven over the size of 6 cubic feet is considered a large-capacity oven and is great if you need to cook large quantities.
✔️ Burners: Most gas cooktops have between four and six burners, with five being the most common. While the number of burners is important, you should also consider the layout of the burners on the cooktop. Five cramped burners are no more useful than four well-spaced ones.
✔️ Grates: Gas cooktop grates come in a variety of styles, but the most important thing to look for is that the grates are continuous, meaning they cover the surface of the cooktop end-to-end to prevent gapping, tipping and shifting of pots and pans. You also want elevated grates that can be easily lifted to clean up messes. Most grates are cast iron, which is heavy and durable but harder to clean and risks scratching your cookware. Some grates are enameled cast iron, which is easier to clean but risks chipping.
✔️ Oven settings: Newer gas ranges offer more oven settings than ranges of the past. Newer settings range from air fry to convection to steam cook. While these settings will help you unlock new cooking techniques, they are not completely necessary to get great use of your oven. Air fry settings use convection fans to circulate air rapidly to achieve crispy ingredients. Convection circulates air less rapidly than air fry for quicker and more even browning on delicate bakes like cake or cookies. Steam cook incorporates moisture, requiring less oil in your baking, and it's great for delicate ingredients that are prone to drying out in the oven like broccoli or salmon.
✔️ Self-clean: Most ovens feature a self-cleaning option, which traditionally uses extremely high heat to remove the grime. Newer models feature a steam clean option to loosen dirt and baked-on messes. Steam cleaning is a much quicker process since it doesn't require as much heat and allows for a quicker cool-down time. But while it's quicker, it may not be as effective as the traditional high-heat self-cleaning method — and ultimately requires more elbow grease.
Recent conversations around the possibility of federal consumer safety regulators introducing new rules for oven and stove manufacturers might have you concerned about whether a gas range can cause poor air quality or lead to respiratory issues. While burning gas certainly affects indoor air pollution, gas ovens aren't likely to be the sole reason that you develop a respiratory issue, and our experts say there are ways to mitigate risks.
Exhaust hoods, or range hoods, can help dissipate nitrogen dioxide build-up in addition to smoke, odors and grease. You can also open windows to better assist range hoods that don't vent directly outdoors. If your kitchen doesn't have a range hood, make sure to open a window to allow fresh air to move through the space and consider investing in an air purifier. Regular maintenance of your gas oven and stovetop is also crucial to ensure that air pollution remains as minimal as possible while you cook. Our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab recommend doing the following:
✔️ Turn vents or fans on before you start cooking. It takes time for high-speed fan settings to kick in, and smoke and other pollutants in the air simply hang suspended if the airflow isn't strong enough. Turning your vent or fan on before you begin cooking helps ensure this won't happen.
✔️ Keep your gas burner clean. Grease, splatter and other kitchen residue can easily build up on the gas burners on your stove top, which may delay or prevent the complete ignition of a burner. This could contribute to potential gas leakage over time, according to Kitchen Lab Director Nicole Papantoniou. Keeping your burners clean can help prevent this.
✔️ Replace fan filters and have vents serviced regularly. You can do this with the help of your oven's manufacturer. Replacing filters regularly ensures grease and other airborne pollutants are captured effectively, leaving less work for air purifiers elsewhere in your home. And if it's possible, work with a professional to ensure the filters and vents are properly maintained.
For more detailed information, check out our full article on the safety of gas ranges and the potential regulations that might be passed.
You can use a wide variety of pots and pans on gas ranges, but there are some cookware materials that perform better than others with a powerful gas stovetop. Stainless steel cookware is strong, durable and can handle high temperatures, in addition to carbon steel skillets and cast iron pieces. Since nonstick pots and pans and ceramic cookware should be used at lower temperatures you have to keep this in mind while cooking on a gas stovetop and reduce your stovetop's heat to ensure your pan doesn't smoke.
To keep your gas stovetop in great condition, we recommend cleaning it regularly and after any major splatters, boil overs or spills. If you wait to clean it, you may find yourself wrestling with tough, burnt-on stains later. The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab recommend using these best tested stovetop cleaners to clean your cooktop without any harsh scrubbing and these stainless steel cleaners for stainless steel knobs and handles.
Eva Bleyer is the reviews analyst in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab. She has rigorously tested a wide assortment of kitchen appliances, including microwaves, kitchen scales and blenders in the Lab. Eva has also tested almost a dozen ranges and interviewed many industry experts over the last two years to help determine the picks on this list. She is a trained cook — before working at Good Housekeeping, she spent quite a bit of time in front of a stove cooking for television shows, families and large events.
Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she oversees all of Good Housekeeping's content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013.
Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor of science in food studies, nutrition and public health and is a trained chef through the Natural Gourmet Institute. Eva has more than 10 years of experience in the food industry, working as a food stylist, personal chef and marketing manager.
Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.
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