We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab. Our original top-rated picks remain the same, but we added one new best value pick from Maytag.
A high-performing gas range offers quick and even results, is easy to operate and comes with useful bonus features like air frying capabilities or knobs that light up. While the price of a good range can vary anywhere from under $1,000 to more than $8,000, no matter what, it's an investment that requires some research before you purchase. There are so many factors to consider when deciding which model is right for your kitchen. Do you get one oven or a double oven? Do you stick to gas-only or go for dual-fuel with an electric oven for particularly even baking?
To help you make sense of your options, the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab has rigorously tested over 50 gas ranges in the last decade to separate the best gas ranges from the rest. We found that the very best ranges have a good balance of burner size and variety, bake and heat evenly, don't sacrifice utility for bonus features and are well worth their money, no matter the budget.
Our top picks:
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Best Overall Gas Range
LSGL6337F Smart Slide-In Gas Range LG
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Best Value Gas Range
MGR6600FZ Gas Range With 5th Oval Burner Maytag
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Best Gas Range Under $1,000
WFG505M0BS Freestanding Gas Range Whirlpool
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Best Gas Range with Air Fry
FGGH3047VF Front Control Gas Range with Air Fry Frigidaire
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Best Professional-Style Gas Range
HR1124G Freestanding Gas Range Miele
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Read on for more details about our gas range recommendations. We also share a detailed breakdown of how we test ranges and what you should keep in mind while shopping for one. And if you're upgrading your whole kitchen, don't miss our reviews of the best refrigerators, microwaves, grills and more top-tested appliances.
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Best Overall Gas Range
LG
LSGL6337F Smart Slide-In Gas Range
2
Best Value Gas Range
Maytag
MGR6600FZ Gas Range With 5th Oval Burner
3
Best Gas Range Under $1,000
Whirlpool
WFG505M0BS Freestanding Gas Range
4
Best Gas Range with Air Fry
Frigidaire
FGGH3047VF Front Control Gas Range with Air Fry
5
Best Professional-Style Gas Range
Miele
HR1124G Freestanding Gas Range
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Best Slide-In Gas Range
KitchenAid
KSGB900ESS Slide-In Gas Range
7
Best Dual Fuel Gas Range
Samsung
NY63T8751SS Flex Duo Slide-in Dual Fuel Gas Range with Air Fry
8
Best Double Oven Gas Range
Smeg
CPF48UGMYW Freestanding Professional Dual Fuel Range with Double Oven
9
Best Customizable Gas Range
BlueStar
RNB304BV2 Freestanding Gas Range
10
Best Smart Gas Range
GE Profile
PGS930YPFS Smart Slide-In Gas Range
We test burners to see how quickly they can reach a boil and maintain a steady simmer. We also test for heat distribution by cooking flour in a skillet to see how evenly it browns (see photo).
We bake cookies and cake (both with convection and without) to test for evenness and doneness. We test the broiler's effectiveness by toasting bread and broiling steaks. If there is an air fry feature we test it by making chicken wings. 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 see how well the oven's self-cleaning settings will clean it.
We also note the ease of use of the controls, handles, knobs, self-clean cycle and more. Using a thermal gun, we take the temperature of high touch points, like knobs and door handles, while using the oven and stovetop to ensure they remain safe to handle.
What should I look for when buying a gas range?
✔️ 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.
- Size: The size of burners varies from small to extra large and quite often correlates with their BTU. If a burner is a lot smaller than the pan sitting on top, heat won't distribute as evenly. Look for at least one large burner in the front that will be able to hold a sauté pan or a large dutch oven.
- Power (BTUs): The power of each gas burner is measured in BTUs, or British Thermal Units which is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Some range cooktops offer a variety of different burner BTUs, while others share similar BTUs. You'll want to look for a gas cooktop with a good variety of burners — so you can do everything from quick boils to gentle simmers — and a high average BTU. One 20,000 BTU power burner for boiling water is great, but it's best to have a couple of burners above 12,000 BTUs.
✔️ 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 uses 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 dry 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 that creates steam 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.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, Eva Bleyer has tested all types of kitchen products, from blenders to kitchen scales. Eva conducted our latest side-by-side test of gas ranges. Nicole Papantoniou is the Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she oversees all of GH's kitchen and cooking appliance testing and reviews.
Eva Bleyer Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Reviews Analyst Eva (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she tests kitchen gear, home appliances and culinary innovations.
Nicole Papantoniou Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Director 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.
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