Photo: Thor Kitchen
Gas ranges are the heart of many modern kitchens. A 30-inch gas range is a popular choice because its size and performance are optimized for making professional-grade home meals.
When choosing a gas range, several key considerations come to mind, for instance, preheating speed, ignition systems, number of burners, and oven capacity.
All these and many other considerations may make the process of choosing a gas grange quite intimidating especially given the hefty monetary investment.
Our 30-inch gas range review explores all these aspects, in detail, and helps you pick just the right one for your kitchen.
In this post:
- 8 Best 30-inch Gas Ranges – Review
- 1. Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT – Best Overall 30-inch Gas Range
- 2. Frigidaire FGGS3065PF – Best 30-inch Gas Range under $1000
- 3. Samsung NX58H9500WS – Best High-capacity 30-inch Gas Range
- 4. Cosmo GRP304 – Best Freestanding 30-inch Gas Range
- 5. Thor Kitchen LRG3001U – Best 5-Burner 30-inch Gas Range
- 6. Thor Kitchen HRG3080U – Easy-to-use 30-inch Gas Range
- 7. Blomberg BGRP34520SS – Heavy-duty 30-inch Gas Range
- 8. Kucht KRG3080U/LP-S – Great 30-inch Gas Range for Baking
- How to Buy the Best 30 Inch Gas Range
- Conclusion
8 Best 30-inch Gas Ranges – Review
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 | 1. Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT (Best Overall) |
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 | 2. Frigidaire FGGS3065PF (Best under $1000) |
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 | 3. Samsung NX58H9500WS (Best High-capacity) |
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 | 4. Cosmo GRP304 (Best Freestanding Design) |
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 | 5. Thor Kitchen LRG3001U (Best 5-Burner Design) |
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 | 6. Thor Kitchen HRG3080U (Easy-to-use) |
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 | 7. Blomberg BGRP34520SS (Heavy-duty) |
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 | 8. Kucht KRG3080U/LP-S (Great for Baking) |
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PRODUCT |
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1. Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT (Best Overall)
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2. Frigidaire FGGS3065PF (Best under $1000)
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3. Samsung NX58H9500WS (Best High-capacity)
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4. Cosmo GRP304 (Best Freestanding Design)
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5. Thor Kitchen LRG3001U (Best 5-Burner Design)
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6. Thor Kitchen HRG3080U (Easy-to-use)
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7. Blomberg BGRP34520SS (Heavy-duty)
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8. Kucht KRG3080U/LP-S (Great for Baking)
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1. Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT – Best Overall 30-inch Gas Range
Photo: Thor Kitchen
- Oven Capacity: 4.2 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 1 x 18,000 BTU, 1 x 15,000 BTU, 2 x 12,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, Porcelain, Cast iron
- Overall Dimensions: 30 x 27.5 x 38.5 inches
Professional-style burners, exceptional build quality, and a high-performance fan are the features you get from Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT, our best overall 30-inch gas range.
This gas range has a decent 4.2-cubic-foot oven capacity, alongside its 4 burners, which has a combined performance of 57,000 BTU. There is an extra 13,000-BTU tube burner, and 22,000-BTU U-shape burner offered by this gas range.
As for build quality, this gas range features a strong stainless steel main construction. Its oven interior is made using blue porcelain, for healthy contaminant-free meals.
A black porcelain drip pan is fitted on the cook top to allow for easy cleanup. Also, ease of operation is made possible by controller knobs that are illuminated for visibility.
If you love baking, this gas range is just perfect for you because it comes fitted with a commercial convection fan that will support even cooking.
There’s not much to complain about Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT. Just ensure you don’t leave the oven door open for long as the metal knobs can become uncomfortably hot.
Pros:
- Decent oven capacity
- High-performance burners
- Strong build quality
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Control knobs may occasionally get hot
2. Frigidaire FGGS3065PF – Best 30-inch Gas Range under $1000
Photo: Frigidaire
- Oven Capacity: 4.5 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 1 x 17,000 BTU, 1 x 15,000 BTU, 1 x 9,500 BTU, 1 x 5,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel
- Overall Dimensions: 30 x 28.3 x 36.63 inches
You don’t have to break the bank to own a high-quality and reliable 30-inch gas range. You can simply get the Frigidaire FGGS3065PF, which is under $1000, a reasonable price compared to rival models.
This range offers 4 sealed top burners with a combined performance of 45,500 BTU, a decent output for its price. Also, this is a true convection oven, which promises optimal and even heat distribution, a feature most bakers will love.
It is constructed using smudge-proof stainless steel, which is not only durable but easy to clean because of its superior fingerprint resistance.
There are some neat productivity features you’ll find useful in this range. It has a one-touch keep-warm setting that you can activate on the touch panel to keep food in the oven warm until it is ready for warming. You can also use the one-touch option to add a minute to the timer.
We noticed the cooling fan in Frigidaire FGGS3065PF is annoyingly loud especially because it keeps running for a long time until the oven is completely cooled.
Pros:
- Reasonably priced
- Durable stainless-steel build
- High-performance convention oven
- Intuitive one-touch features
Cons:
- The cooling fan is loud
3. Samsung NX58H9500WS – Best High-capacity 30-inch Gas Range
Photo: Samsung
- Oven Capacity: 5.8 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 1 x 18,000 BTU, 1 x 15,000 BTU, 1 x 9,500 BTU, 2 x 5,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel
- Overall Dimensions: 30 x 27 x 38 inches
Oven capacity matters to many, especially regular bakers. You can get that and much more from the high-capacity and heavy-duty Samsung NX58H9500WS 30-inch gas range.
It boasts of a superior 5.8-cubic-foot oven capacity, the highest of all the models in our review. This superior capacity combines well with the range’s self-cleaning convection oven to produce a baking workhorse.
You can cook multiple dishes simultaneously because it offers 3 oven racks: 2 wire and 1 split rack to help with preparing large food amounts.
Outside the oven, you get 5 high-performance sealed top burners with a combined output of 52,500 BTU. Added convenience is offered by the top oval burner, which is great for oversized pots and pans.
The gas range features an advanced but intuitive touch control panel, which has multiple cooking options accompanied by step-by-step guides for easy operation.
We did notice that the top of the Samsung NX58H9500WS gas range is made of stainless steel, which requires a special cleaner because typical scrubbing can scratch it.
Pros:
- High oven capacity
- Multiple high-performance burners
- True convection oven
- Intuitive controls
Cons:
- Delicate stainless steel top
4. Cosmo GRP304 – Best Freestanding 30-inch Gas Range
Photo: Cosmo
- Oven Capacity: 3.9 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 1 x 18,000 BTU, 1 x 12,000 BTU, 1 x 10,000 BTU, 1 x 4,500 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, Cast iron
- Overall Dimensions: 29.8 x 29.8 x 36-38. 4 inches
Premium quality, performance, and versatility are the qualities that make Cosmo GRP304 the best freestanding 30-inch gas range on our list.
A feature that instantly stands out in the gas range is its adjustable height, which allows you to choose a convenient operating height between 36 inches and 38.4 inches. This feature is great when you want your gas range to sit flush with the adjacent countertops.
Also, this top-rated gas range offers you 4 premium Italian top burners with a combined output of 44,500 BTU, which is more than adequate for your everyday meal preparations.
Another premium feature of this gas range is its dual-fan convection oven with assisted circular heating element for even heat distribution and fast food preparation in the oven.
We loved its heavy-duty construction, which features a heavy-gauge, corrosion-resistant stainless steel build. It also has a smudge-resistant finish for easy cleaning.
The only issue you may find slightly disappointing in Cosmo GRP304 is its 3.9-cubic-foot oven capacity, which is lower than that of most rival models.
Pros:
- Adjustable height
- Premium Italian burners
- High-performance convention oven
- Heavy-duty construction
Cons:
- Oven capacity could be higher
5. Thor Kitchen LRG3001U – Best 5-Burner 30-inch Gas Range
Photo: Thor Kitchen
- Oven Capacity: 4.55 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 1 x 18,000 BTU, 1 x 9000 BTU, 1 x 8,000 BTU, 1 x 6,000 BTU, 1 x 4,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, Porcelain
- Overall Dimensions: 30 x 29 x 38 inches
Professional chefs and bakers will love Thor Kitchen LRG3001U because it is a commercial-grade 5-burner gas range they can fit in their home kitchens and still create restaurant-grade dishes.
On the outside, the gas range offers 5 top burners with a combined performance of 45,000 BTU. In the range’s interior, there is a 10,000-BTU tube broil burner, and an 18,500-BTU U-shape oven burner optimized by a commercial convection fan for even heat distribution. Also, it offers a decent 4.55 cubic feet of oven capacity.
Coming back to the range top, it features heavy-duty continuous cast-iron cooking grates, which durable and weighted adequately to prevent wobbling and unstable pots during intensive cooking.
Surrounding the burners is a black porcelain drip pan, which allows for easy cleaning of grease and oils, especially.
We noticed that often, the Thor Kitchen LRG3001U oven exterior may get uncomfortably hot especially during prolonged or high-temperature cooking.
Pros:
- 5 reliable top burners
- True convection fan
- Heavy-duty top grates
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- Oven exterior can get really hot
6. Thor Kitchen HRG3080U – Easy-to-use 30-inch Gas Range
Photo: Thor Kitchen
- Oven Capacity: 4.2 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 2 x 12,000 BTU, 1 x 15,0000 BTU, 1 x 18,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel, Porcelain, Cast iron
- Overall Dimensions: 30 x 27.5 x 39.8 inches
We were thrilled by the cooking experience offered by Thor Kitchen HRG3080U because of the way it simplifies operation for your convenience, allowing you to focus wholly on your meals.
This free-standing professional-style gas range produces 57,000 BTUs from is 4 top burners, and comes equipped with enhancements that will improve your overall cooking experience. For instance, all its 5 control knobs are illuminated with blue LEDs for visibility and easy temperature monitoring.
Also, the 4.2-cubic-foot oven’s interior is well illuminated by 2 halogen lights that help provide a clear view of the food you’re cooking using the commercial convention fan fitted in it.
A safety feature you’ll also appreciate in this gas range is automatic re-ignition, which eliminates the need for human intervention during this process.
We advise against leaving the oven door of Thor Kitchen HRG3080U open for long because the high temperature can damage the control knobs.
Pros:
- High-performance burners
- Illuminated control knobs
- Lit oven interior
- Handy safety features
Cons:
- Open oven heat can damage control knobs
7. Blomberg BGRP34520SS – Heavy-duty 30-inch Gas Range
Photo: Blomberg
- Oven Capacity: 5.7 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 1 x 20,000 BTU, 1 x 12,500 BTU, 1 x 10,000 BTU, 1 x 8,000 BTU, 1 x 4,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel
- Overall Dimensions: 29.8 x 29.7 x 37.5 inches
Some meal preparations demand a gas range that offers the best of all the features required for intensive cooking: a high-capacity oven, multiple high-output burners, and multiple cooking modes. You’ll find all this in the Blomberg BGRP34520SS.
This heavy-duty 30-inch gas range offers you a high 5.7-cubic-foot oven capacity that accommodates multiple dishes, which it will cook simultaneously and evenly. That’s on top of the 5-burners with a combined performance of 54,500 BTU.
Versatility is another strength of this oven. It offers you 4 cooking modes: convection bake, bake, broil (high & low), and roast. These robust modes allow you to cook multiple dishes in this single unit.
For safe access to the oven, its rack is telescopic and extends fully outwards. You don’t have to worry about accidental burns while fiddling to extract the rack and its contents.
The heavy-duty features of Blomberg BGRP34520SS do come at a premium as it is the most expensive gas range on our list.
Pros:
- High oven capacity
- High-performance top burners
- Multiple versatile cooking modes
- Extending rack for safety
Cons:
- Extending rack for safety
8. Kucht KRG3080U/LP-S – Great 30-inch Gas Range for Baking
Photo: Kucht
- Oven Capacity: 4.2 cu. ft.
- Top Burner Capacity: 2 x 12,000 BTU, 1 x 15,0000 BTU, 1 x 18,000 BTU
- Build Materials: Stainless steel
- Overall Dimensions: 30 x 28 x 36 inches
Kucht KRG3080U/LP-S is a 30-inch gas range whose features come optimized for professional-grade baking and cooking.
Let’s begin with its high-performance 4.2-cubic-foot 22,000-BTU oven, which has a 5-rack configuration that we haven’t seen in any of its rival models. These racks allow you to bake multiple pastries at the same time. The extra-large oven window lets you monitor the entire baking/cooking process.
At the top of the gas range are 4 heavy-duty burners with a combined output of 57,000 BTU with the having a 12,000-BTU heat capacity, which is very impressive.
For safe and convenient operation, the gas range has an electronic ignition with auto re-ignition, which not only keeps you safe but also minimizes the risk of gas leaks.
Kucht KRG3080U/LP-S is, however, a very expensive gas range that is out of reach for buyers on a budget.
Pros:
- Multi-rack baking oven
- Large oven window
- High burner heating capacity
- Handy safety features
Cons:
- Expensive
How to Buy the Best 30 Inch Gas Range
Photo: Cosmo
1. Slide-In Ranges vs. Freestanding Ranges
Slide-in and freestanding are the 2 most common form factors on which gas ranges are based.
Slide-in ranges: They are specifically designed for installation between cabinets, to create a seamless look especially from a countertop perspective.
They typically come with unfinished sides, hence their unsuitability for standalone installation.
Freestanding ranges: These ranges can stand independently. They have finished sides for enhanced flexibility.
Also, freestanding ranges allow plugging into a wall socket, while slide-in ones require hard-wiring.
2. Oven Capacity
30-inch-gas ranges come with different oven capacities. Most fall in the range of 3-6 cubic feet.
If space is a priority for you because of cooking and baking demands, you can opt for a high-capacity oven such as the 5.8-cubic-foot Samsung NX58H9500WS.
There are instances where a lower-capacity oven may be preferred, the common one being space limitation in the kitchen area where it will be installed, or when your everyday meal preparation doesn’t demand a high-capacity oven.
3. Burners
Every 30-inch gas range has more than 1 top burner. The maximum we recorded was 5 burners, in several models on our review. Most, however, come with 4 top burners, and at least 1 internal burner.
When choosing burners, we don’t just focus on their number, but also the heat capacity, which is measured in BTUs.
While most burners produce enough heat for most of the dishes you will ever prepare, you can always check their combined output to confirm it is within your desired range.
4. Construction Materials
Gas ranges don’t come cheap. They are significant investments, and we want them to survive a lifetime of regular use, hence the emphasis on material construction.
All the models on our list are housed in a strong and durable stainless steel exterior. This material is resistant to many forms of stress, corrosion, and rust.
Other components such as cook top grates utilize material such as cast iron, which is equally strong and resistant to high temperatures.
5. Functionality & Efficiency
The functions of a gas range may seem straightforward, but we need to have a great degree of control, especially because the appliance is primarily meant for food preparation.
Many gas ranges have manual controller knobs that are easy to operate. Some like the Samsung NX58H9500WS and Frigidaire FGGS3065PF have digital touch panels that are intuitive and easy to master.
A gas range’s efficiency will depend largely on how you use the appliance, but features such as convection fans in the oven help to achieve the same.
6. Safety
Gas, being the main fuel for these appliances, demands safety features to be built into the range, especially to protect you from harm.
Even though gas ranges have excellent safety records, most go the extra mile to include features such as electronic ignition and auto re-ignition.
Such features not only minimize gas leaks, but they reduce the degree of contact you make with the appliance, for your safety.
7. Ease of Maintenance
Just like every other appliance, gas ranges require regular cleaning and maintenance, especially because they handle food, and food can leave messes behind.
Most modern gas ranges have self-clean functions that simplify the cleaning process for you. Some also have porcelain cook tops, which have proven easy to clean even when they are smudged with grease.
Another feature we found to simplify maintenance is the smudge-resistant stainless steel exterior or most gas ranges, which makes for easy cleaning.
Conclusion
Our 30-inch gas range review demonstrates the immense value of having this appliance in your kitchen. It will transform how you prepare your favorite dishes.
If you’re looking for the best of them all, pick Thor Kitchen HRG3080GMT. It has multiple high-performance burners, a durable material build, and is easy to clean.
For those looking for an inexpensive, but reliable gas range, Frigidaire FGGS3065PF is the ideal pick and goes for less than $1000.
If capacity is a priority for you, we recommend Samsung NX58H9500WS, which has the highest oven capacity.