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
LSGL6337F Smart Slide-In Gas Range
- Self-clean and EasyClean functions
- LG ProBake Convection
- Storage drawer
- Connecting to LG ThinQ took a few tries during testing
This smart, feature-loaded gas range is an upgrade from our now-discontinued previous winner, the LG LSG4511ST. Like its predecessor, this 30-inch LG range has a spacious ProBake convection oven — but with added features like air fry, air sous vide and even an InstaView window that allows you to tap twice and see what's cooking inside without opening the door.
This range has easy-to-use (and see) 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 Customer Information Center to troubleshoot without stress. 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.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 6.3 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 18,500
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Best Value Gas Range
MGR6600FZ Gas Range With 5th Oval Burner
- Consistent results in testing
- Self-cleaning setting
- Easy to read control panel
- Smoky during air fry testing
It's not the cheapest option on our list, but 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 performed well in recent testing with its easy-to-read oven control panel and stove top control knobs. The stove top features five burners including an oval burner in the center perfect for oversized Dutch ovens or stovetop griddles.
In our tests, we found this range produced consistent results; water stayed at a consistent simmer on the stovetop, and bread browned evenly in the oven. When we tested the air fry setting, chicken wings came out super crispy, but some smoke did escape out of the range during the air fry process. Because of this, we'd recommend you use your exhaust fan and stick to items like frozen french fries or veggies versus naturally fatty foods like chicken wings or bacon. This range also features a convection setting which helped promote even browning when we baked cake during testing.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 5 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 18,000
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Best Gas Range Under $1,000
WFG505M0BS Freestanding Gas Range
- Continuous cast iron grates
- Even heat distribution on stovetop
- Excelled in simmering in testing
- No storage drawer; broiler located below oven
- No convection mode
The Whirlpool Freestanding Gas Range comes equipped with five sealed burners putting out 5,000 to 15,000 BTUs under its continuous cast iron grates. It excelled in our simmer testing, which means you can leave sauce warming on the stove as you continue cooking the rest of the meal without worrying if it will scorch. The burners also scored very well for even heat distribution, but with only one burner that reaches 15,000 BTUs, you might be stuck at the stove waiting for water to boil.
Around the holidays, you'll be comfortable with the easy-to-navigate oven controls when getting ready for a day of baking. One tricky function was the broiler: It can be difficult to access since it's located at the bottom of the range in the drawer. This oven also lacks a convection mode.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 5.1 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 15,000
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Best Gas Range with Air Fry
FGGH3047VF Front Control Gas Range with Air Fry
- True convection and a storage drawer
- Self-cleaning feature
- Fast oven preheat
- Air frying function was smokey during testing
Air fryers have gained a lot of popularity — and probably some of your counter space. Take some of that space back with this Frigidaire gas range with air fry capabilities, one of the first models to introduce this feature. We found that the oven also boasts a speedy preheat, even broiling and a useful delayed start option.
We found that air frying does get a bit messy and smokey, but it crisped up chicken wings deliciously, and with four self-clean settings, clean-up isn't so terrible. This range's easy-to-read control panel and knobs take the guesswork out of cooking, but the cooktop and oven both performed only moderately well in our tests. It's still a solid choice, especially if you're an air frying fanatic.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 5.6 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 18,000
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Best Professional-Style Gas Range
HR1124G Freestanding Gas Range
- Self-cleaning feature
- Twin convection fans
- Quick boil
In addition to having a super sleek design, this pro-style Miele range has oversized knobs and a large, easy-to-grip door pull that adds to its professional look. This was one of the few models we evaluated that excelled at broiling , rivaling an outdoor grill when it came to browning steaks.
The burners are very powerful, ranging from 12,500 all the way up to 19,500 BTUs, so you'll be able to quickly reach a boil in multiple pots at the same time. It's also outfitted with dishwasher-safe cast iron cooking grates, dual convection fans for fast baking and a top-notch self-clean cycle. This model continues to stand up against the competition, from its oven to its cooktop. Best part? It's backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 4.6 cu. ft.
• Burners: Four
• BTUs: 12,500 - 19,500
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Best Slide-In Gas Range
KSGB900ESS Slide-In Gas Range
- Steam cooking function
- Self-cleaning feature
- Broiler performed well in testing
- In our tests, boiling water took 10 minutes longer than the quickest range
When we tested this KitchenAid slide-in 30-inch range, it felt comfortable and familiar, like the unit had been a standby in the Lab for a very long time. This slide-in range is designed to sit between kitchen cabinets for a seamless custom, built-in look. The controls and functions are familiar, intuitive and both easy to use and read. With burners that vary in BTUs from 5,000 to 19,000, this range is well-equipped for everything from simmering sauce for hours to quickly frying up an egg.
Where most ovens have a drawer for storage, the drawer on this range is designed specifically for baking. The pull-out compartment is equipped to keep food warm, slow cook or bake. Beyond convection baking and self-clean, the oven also offers steam cooking for moist results, and we found that the oven produced mostly even baked goods, thanks to very even heat distribution. The broiler also browned toast perfectly evenly.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 6.5 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 19,000
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Best Dual Fuel Gas Range
NY63T8751SS Flex Duo Slide-in Dual Fuel Gas Range with Air Fry
- Convection and a storage drawer
- Steam clean and air fry
- Smart connectivity
- Air frying function produced a smell
This dual-fuel smart range from Samsung 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 itself divides into two sections, producing a faux-double oven. And if you're broiling halibut in the top half while baking shortbread cookies in the bottom, it won't make your cookies taste fishy. You can cook with a large single cavity (6.3 cu. ft.) or two smaller cavities (2.7 cu. ft. and 3.4 cu. ft.) with independently controlled temperatures.
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.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 6.3 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 16,000
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Best Double Oven Gas Range
CPF48UGMYW Freestanding Professional Dual Fuel Range with Double Oven
- Vapor clean feature
- True convection and a storage drawer
- Comes in eight colors
- Secondary oven can not fit half sheet tray
- Wider than a standard range
When this yellow 48-inch dual fuel, double oven masterpiece arrived in our Lab, everyone stopped to gawk. It doesn't just look good: It also performed well in our tests. The secondary side oven is a bit small for full-size items, but it's great for reheating and warming dishes.
The five-burner range was nice to cook on, with a vast range of power from 1,200 to 20,000 BTUs. Thanks to 10 cooking modes (including rotisserie and pizza) the oven excelled, too. It proved to have even heat distribution in our baking tests. Double interior oven lights make checking what you have in the oven very easy without having to open the door. After all of the cooking, this unit was easy to clean with its smooth finish. One caveat: the oven depth was a little shy of fitting our favorite cookie sheets.
• Size: 48 in.
• Oven Capacity: 4.5 cu. ft. + 1.45 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 1,200 - 20,000
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Best Customizable Gas Range
RNB304BV2 Freestanding Gas Range
- Convection fan
- Even simmering during testing
- Gas burners offer heat distribution
This professional choice is hard to beat for cooktop performance, and if you are looking for a workhorse, this is the range for you. Four star-shaped open gas burners allow for even heat distribution, and the burners excelled at simmering. That said, if you want a lot of precise temperature control, this isn't the range for you, since the knobs lack exact temperature markings. The oven excelled in browning baked goods evenly.
We tested the RNB304BV2, but BlueStar also lets you build your own dream range exactly to your preferred specifications with 750+ color, door, trim and knob options. You can choose between French tops, griddles, charbroilers and burner configuration: It's serious fun if you're serious about your cooking.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 6.6 cu. ft.
• Burners: Four
• BTUs: 9,000 - 30,000
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Best Smart Gas Range
PGS930YPFS Smart Slide-In Gas Range
- True convection and a storage drawer
- Self-cleaning feature and air fry
- Smart connectivity
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 some very high-powered burners.
While we haven't formally tested this range in the Lab yet, we have tested (and loved) other GE Profile ranges, and user reviews suggest this model is a smart investment.
• Size: 30 in.
• Oven Capacity: 5.6 cu. ft.
• Burners: Five
• BTUs: 5,000 - 21,000
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, Good Housekeeping Institute Home & Kitchen Appliances Reviews Analyst Eva is the Reviews Analyst in the Kitchen Appliances Lab where she tests kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear.
Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping Institute Director, Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab Nicole runs the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab where she oversees the content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear; she's an experienced product tester and developer, as well as recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition.
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