What should I look for when buying a gas range?

Start with fit and fuel: a 30-inch cabinet opening in most kitchens, and a flexible gas line with a shutoff valve already behind the appliance. Then look at the spread of burner outputs rather than the headline total, because one high-output burner for searing and one true low simmer burner are worth more than five identical middling ones. After that it is sealed burners and heavy continuous grates for easier cleaning, convection in the oven if you bake, and a hood at least as wide as the range. Finish, grate weight and knob feel come last, and those are the parts worth judging with your hands rather than a spec sheet.

Is a gas stove the same thing as a gas range?

In everyday use, yes. Most people say gas stove when they mean a gas range, a single appliance with burners on top and an oven underneath, so it is worth shopping both words as one category. What is genuinely different is a gas cooktop, which is the burners on their own dropped into the countertop, with the oven bought separately and installed somewhere else.

How many BTUs do I need on a gas range?

Everyday burners around 9,000 to 12,000 BTU handle most cooking comfortably. What matters more is the spread: one high-output burner of roughly 15,000 BTU or more for searing and boiling large pots, and one low simmer burner for sauces. A range where every burner is the same middling output is harder to cook on than the total number suggests.

Can I put a gas range in a kitchen that only has electric?

Not without work. A licensed gas fitter has to run a line to the appliance location, and the existing 240-volt circuit should be dealt with properly rather than left live. Get a quote for that work before you choose a model, because it often costs more than the price gap between two ranges.

Can a gas range run on propane?

Most can, once converted. Manufacturers sell a conversion kit that changes the burner orifices and adjusts the regulator for the higher pressure propane runs at. Check a kit exists for the model you want, find out whether it is included or sold separately, and have a qualified installer fit it. Never run a natural gas range on propane unconverted.

What is the difference between sealed and open burners?

Sealed burners are joined to the cooktop surface, so spills stay on top and wipe off easily. Open burners sit above a removable drip pan, so more air reaches the flame but spills fall underneath and the parts come out to be washed. Sealed burners are the more common choice today and take less work to keep clean.

Gas Ranges & Gas Stoves for Sale at BrandsMart USA

Q: Do gas ovens cook differently from electric ovens?

A little. Gas ovens run slightly moister and cycle more, which suits roasting and helps keep meat and bread from drying out. Electric ovens hold a steadier, drier heat, which gives more consistent results on cakes and pastry. Convection narrows the gap on either fuel by moving the air around the cavity.

Gas Ranges and Gas Stoves

A gas range gives you a flame you can see and heat that changes the moment you turn the knob. That is why so many cooks prefer one for searing, stir-frying and anything that needs a fast response. BrandsMart USA carries gas ranges from the brands worth buying.

Before you shop, confirm you have gas at the appliance. If there is no line behind your current range, look at electric ranges instead, or price up having a line run before you compare models.

Shop Gas Ranges and the Rest of Your Cooking Setup

Gas cooktops. Burners only, dropped into the counter, for kitchens where the oven goes into a cabinet instead.
Wall ovens. Pair an electric wall oven with a gas cooktop if you want flame on top and steadier baking below.
Range hoods. Not optional over gas. Size the hood to the range width and vent it outside wherever the run allows.
Electric ranges. Worth comparing if your kitchen has a 240-volt circuit but no gas line.
Cooking appliance packages. Buy the range, hood and microwave together so finishes and handles match.
All ranges and ovens. The full cooking category if you are still weighing up configurations.

For brand shopping, compare LG gas ranges for high-output burners and modern controls, KitchenAid gas ranges for heavy grates and a pro look, or Cafe gas ranges for customizable handles and knobs. GE, GE Profile, Thermador, Samsung and Frigidaire are all carried too. See the full brand lineup.

Why Buy Your Gas Range From BrandsMart USA

Showrooms in Florida and Georgia. Grate weight and knob feel are things you have to touch. Find your nearest store and compare models side by side.
Financing is one of the better reasons to buy here. There is more than one way to spread the cost, and they work differently. The BrandsMart USA credit card carries 0% promotional financing on qualifying purchases, with the length of the term depending on the category and the amount. Katapult lease-to-own needs no credit at all, and you can check your buying power without affecting your credit score. Klarna splits a purchase into interest-free installments with a decision in seconds. Because those are three separate programs rather than one, a route that is not a fit for you does not have to be the end of it.
A clear return policy. If it turns out to be the wrong choice, our return and refund policy explains exactly how exchanges and refunds work. Return windows are shorter on major appliances than on small items, so check the terms before delivery day.
Friendly, expert help in the showroom. Our appliance team works with these models every day and will happily walk you through burner output, propane conversion and who makes the final gas connection. No pressure and no jargon: tell them your space and your budget, and they will help you shortlist.
Delivery, installation and haul-away. See what is covered in our delivery and installation details and confirm who is making the final gas connection.
Competitive pricing, and offers worth checking. Our 110% low price guarantee applies if you find the same model advertised for less, and it is worth looking through appliance deals before you order.

How do I clean cast-iron grates?

Let them cool, then wash by hand in warm soapy water with a non-abrasive brush, and dry them completely so they do not rust. Soak baked-on spots rather than scraping them. Keep them out of the dishwasher unless the manual specifically allows it, since the detergent strips the finish and leaves them prone to rusting.

Do gas ovens cook differently from electric ovens?

Gas ovens run more humid because burning gas releases moisture, and heat comes mostly from the bottom, so baking can run a bit less even than electric. Electric ovens use dry heat from top and bottom elements, which tends to brown and bake more evenly. Both work well once you know your oven, but if you bake a lot, an electric or convection oven is usually the more forgiving choice.

Do I need a vent hood over a gas range?

Yes, a gas range needs a hood or downdraft vented to the outside. Gas burners put off combustion byproducts along with the steam and grease from cooking, and a vent pulls all of it out of the kitchen instead of leaving it to settle on cabinets and in the air. Size the hood to at least the width of the range, and run it whenever a burner is on.

What is a dual-fuel range?

A dual-fuel range pairs a gas cooktop with an electric oven, so you get instant flame control on the burners and the steadier, more even baking of an electric oven below. It needs both a gas line and a 240-volt outlet, which is worth confirming your kitchen has before you buy.

Where can I see gas ranges in person near me?

BrandsMart USA has large showrooms across Florida and Georgia with gas ranges on display, which is the only real way to judge grate weight, burner layout and knob feel. Find your nearest showroom and bring your opening measurements and a note of your gas type.

What financing options are available on gas ranges?

Three separate programs, which is the point. The BrandsMart USA credit card carries 0% promotional financing on qualifying purchases, and major appliances are usually where the longer terms apply. Katapult is lease-to-own and needs no credit, and you can check your buying power without affecting your credit score. Klarna splits the cost into interest-free installments with a decision in seconds. Because they underwrite differently, it is worth asking about more than one. Current terms are on our financing page.

BTUs, and What the Number Actually Buys You

BTU per hour is the fuel a burner can consume at full output, and it is the closest thing to a horsepower rating on a gas range. Everyday burners usually sit somewhere around 9,000 to 12,000 BTU, which is plenty for sauces, pasta water and weeknight cooking.

The number matters at the two extremes. A high-output burner, often 15,000 BTU or more, is what gets a heavy pan hot enough for a proper sear and brings a big stock pot to the boil without a long wait. A dedicated low simmer burner matters just as much, because it holds a gentle heat under a sauce without scorching it. A range where every burner is the same middling output is the one to avoid.

Look at where the burners sit as well. A large pan on a high-output burner can crowd its neighbor, so check the spacing if you regularly use a griddle or a wide skillet.

Do You Have Gas, and What If You Have Propane?

Look behind your current range. A flexible metal line with a shutoff valve means natural gas is already there and the swap is straightforward. If you only find a heavy cord and a large outlet, that is electric, and running a new gas line is a licensed job that often costs more than the difference between two ranges.

If you are on propane rather than natural gas, most gas ranges can be converted with a manufacturer kit that swaps the burner orifices and adjusts the regulator. Check that a kit exists for the model you want before you order, confirm whether it ships in the box or is bought separately, and have the conversion done by a qualified installer. Running a range on the wrong gas without converting it is unsafe.

Burners, Grates and Cleaning

Sealed burners are the standard now. The burner is sealed to the cooktop surface so spills stay on top and wipe away instead of running into the cabinet below. Open burners sit above a removable drip pan, which lets more air reach the flame but means spills go underneath and every part comes out for washing.

Continuous grates span the whole cooktop so you can slide a heavy pot from one burner to another without lifting it. Separate grates are lighter and easier to fit in a sink, but you have to pick pans up to move them.

Cast-iron grates are heavy, hold heat well and last for years, but they need looking after. Wash them by hand with warm soapy water, dry them straight away so they do not rust, and keep them out of the dishwasher unless the manual specifically allows it. Some models ship with porcelain-coated grates, which are more forgiving.

1. Measure the opening and check the connection

Standard gas ranges are 30 inches wide, with 24-inch and 36-inch models either side. Measure the cabinet gap at its narrowest point, the height under the counter and the depth to the wall. Note where the shutoff valve sits, since a valve that projects too far can stop the range pushing back flush.

2. Match burner output to how you cook

Count the pans you run at once and be honest about the heat you need. Four burners suit most households, and a five-burner layout helps if you cook several dishes together or use a large pot. Aim for at least one high-output burner for searing and boiling and one true simmer burner for sauces and melting.

3. Decide about the oven

Gas ovens heat quickly and respond fast when you change the temperature, and they hold slightly more moisture than an electric oven, which suits roasting meat and keeps bread from drying out. That extra moisture makes them a little less predictable for delicate baking and browning. Convection adds a fan that evens out hot spots and helps with both. Dual-fuel ranges pair gas burners with an electric oven if you want the best of both.

4. Sort the ventilation out honestly

Gas burners release combustion byproducts, including nitrogen dioxide and moisture, along with the grease and steam from whatever you are cooking. A hood that ducts outside and is at least as wide as the range is the right answer, and many local codes require one. A recirculating hood filters grease and odor but vents the air straight back into the room, so open a window when you cook if that is what you have.

5. Think about the finish and the grates

Stainless steel is the default and matches almost anything, with fingerprint-resistant versions available if you have children. Black stainless, white and slate finishes look excellent against painted cabinetry but are harder to match if you replace a neighboring appliance later. Heavy continuous cast-iron grates give the most professional feel and are the part you will handle most.

Gas or electric range: which should you buy?

Gas is the right call if the line is already behind your range and you spend more time on the stovetop than in the oven. You can see exactly how much heat a pan is getting, the flame answers the knob immediately, and it climbs the sides of a wok or a rounded pan in a way a flat element cannot. Charring peppers, toasting tortillas and pulling a pot off the boil are all easier over a burner.

Be honest about the oven half. A gas oven runs slightly moister and cycles a little more than an electric one, which helps when you roast meat or reheat bread but makes it less predictable for cakes and pastry, so look for convection if you bake often, or a dual-fuel range that puts gas burners over an electric oven. And if there is no line in the kitchen today, running one is licensed work that often costs more than the difference between two models. Price that first, because electric ranges include induction models that heat faster than any home gas burner, provided your pans are magnetic.

Sealed burners or open burners?

Buy sealed burners. The burner is joined to the cooktop surface, so a boil-over stays on top where a cloth deals with it in seconds instead of running down into the cabinet below. This is how nearly every gas range sold today is built, the flame is better shielded from drafts, and cleanup is a fraction of the work.

Open burners are worth recognizing mostly so you know what you are looking at in an older kitchen or on a professional-style range. The burner sits above a removable drip pan, which lets more air reach the flame and supports the very high outputs those ranges are built for. The trade is cleaning: spills drop underneath, and the rings, caps and drip pans all come out to be washed by hand. Unless you specifically want that style, sealed is the better everyday appliance, and the same goes if you are comparing gas cooktops, where sealed burners are now effectively the standard.

Opening the doors and pulling out the drawers tells you more than any spec sheet, and every gas range here can be seen in person. We have eleven showrooms across South Florida and metro Atlanta.

Florida. Miami, Dadeland and South Dade in the Miami area, Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Outlet Center in Lauderhill, Deerfield Beach, Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, and West Palm Beach.
Georgia. North Atlanta, South Atlanta in Stockbridge, and Kennesaw.

Each store page has the address, phone number and current showroom hours. You can also find the store nearest you or order online and collect in store.

However you prefer to buy, the choice is yours. Come see the gas ranges in person at any of our showrooms across Florida and Georgia, order online and pick up in store, or have yours delivered and installed, with haul-away of the old unit available on most major appliances. Financing is available on qualifying purchases, including a lease-to-own route that needs no credit. Tell us whether you are on natural gas or propane, since that changes what will work.

Gas Ranges

Whirlpool
5.1 CuFt Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel with Frozen Bake™ Technology

GE
5.3 CuFt Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel with EasyWash™ Oven Tray

GE
4.8 CuFt 4-Burner Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel with Precise Simmer Burner

GE
5.0 Cu-Ft Freestanding 5 Burner Gas Range in Black

Whirlpool
2.6 CuFt Freestanding Gas Range in White

Avanti
20-inch White Freestanding Gas Range with 2.0 Cu-Ft Manual Clean Oven

Avanti
20-inch White Freestanding Gas Range with 2.2 Cu-Ft Oven

Avanti
2.2 CuFt Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel

KitchenAid
5.0 CuFt Slide-in Gas Range in Stainless Steel with Even-Heat™ True Convection

Avanti
24-inch Freestanding Gas Range with 4 Sealed Burners - Stainless Steel

KitchenAid
30-inch Freestanding Double Gas Range - Stainless Steel

Whirlpool
5.1 CuFt Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel with Bake Assist Temps

KitchenAid
5.0 CuFt Smart Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel

Midea
6.1 CuFt 4-Burner Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel

Samsung
Bespoke 6.3 Cu-Ft Smart Slide-In Gas Range with Precision Knobs - Stainless Steel

GE
4.8 Cu-Ft Freestanding Gas Range in White

Samsung
Smart Slide-In Dual Fuel Range 6.3 cu. ft. with Flex Duo™ & Illuminated Precision Knobs in Stainless Steel

Samsung
Bespoke 6 Cu-Ft Slide-In Gas Range with Air Sous Vide - Matte Black Steel

Frigidaire Gallery
6.0 CuFt 5-Burner Slide-In Gas Range in Stainless Steel with Total Convection and Air Fry

Amana
5.1 CuFt 4-Burner Gas Range in Black

Frigidaire
4.4 CuFt 6-Burner Freestanding Gas Range in Stainless Steel with Convection

Monogram
8.25 CuFt Dual Fuel TrueTemp™ Slide-In Gas Range in Stainless Steel

THERMADOR
48-inch Freestanding Commercial Dual Fuel Range - Stainless Steel

Cafe
30-inch Smart Slide-In, Front-Control, Gas Double-Oven Range with Convection - Matte Black