The best range you can buy is a professional dual-fuel 30-inch range, or so you have been told.
Dual fuel ranges are marketed as high output gas ranges with even temperatures of an electric oven.
In this article, you will learn about the best dual fuel 30-inch professional ranges, their prices, and their features.
This article will guide you through the best ranges and alternatives to consider. In the end, you will also see how professional dual fuel ranges compare to professional gas and induction ranges.
Let's get started.
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A professional dual fuel range has a gas rangetop and an electric oven. The benefit of cooking with a gas rangetop is high output burners and controllability. It's easy to see the flame increase on a gas cooking surface to achieve high heat cooking and a low flame for simmering.
However, you buy a dual fuel range for its electric oven. With an electric oven, you have better temperature control and cook your baked meals more evenly.
Now let's look at the best dual fuel pro ranges.
The following professional ranges are in order of most expensive to least expensive.
Burner Output: 49,000 total BTU output | Number of Burners: 4 | Convection Type: Natural Convection | Self-Cleaning: Yes| Smart Integration: No
Although La Cornue doesn't exactly qualify as a pro range in some configurations, it is the most unique appliance in the world. Every aspect of a La Cornue Château range is customizable with several different burner configurations.
You have 48 different colors and eight different trims to choose from. The finishes are well executed and beautiful, making La Cornue the best-looking appliance you can buy.
The La Cornue Château's electric oven uses natural convection and an arched top to maintain even temperature without fans.
It is the best looking, but it is much more expensive than any other brand on this list.
Burner Output: 63,500 total BTU output | Number of Burners: 4 | Convection Type: Single Convection Fan | Self-Cleaning: Yes | Smart Integration: No
Viking is an American brand, well known for their professional range. This range is similar to the others in terms of aesthetics and price. However, you can buy Viking in 17 different finishes.
It has an average burner output and older single convection technology.
Viking doesn't have smart functionality yet. As smart functionality improves to be more intuitive, it will be a problem for the brand (just not now).
Many people will point to serve as an issue. However, Viking is now well managed, and I believe over their past issues. We haven't sold Viking for over a decade, so I recommend checking more recent reviews.
Burner Output: 62,200 total BTU output | Number of Burners: 4 | Convection Type: Dual VertiCross Convection | Self-Cleaning: Yes| Smart Integration: No
Wolf's professional dual fuel range is primarily new. The rangetop has stayed the same with a 20,000 BTU (British Thermal Unit), 18,000 BTU, 15,000 BTU, and 9200 BTU burners. All the burners can simmer at a consistent 500 BTU.
The controls and oven have changed dramatically and are like their wall oven controls. Instead of a clock, you now have a touch screen.
The Wolf Gourmet, a guided cooking program, will calculate time and temperature based on your food selections. Wolf will even show you the best rack position to use.
Instead of fans, the Wolf "VertiCross" convection system employs blowers for more even heat. The Wolf oven size is now the largest at five cubic feet.
Wolf incorporates Wi-Fi in dual fuel wall ovens as well.
Wolf improved every facet of the oven. However, could they have put steam functionality in their ranges to match Miele's pro ranges?
Lastly, availability may be challenging next year in 2023.
Burner Output: 69,000 total BTU output | Number of Burners: 4 | Convection Type: Twin Convection | Self-Cleaning: Yes| Smart Integration: Yes
Miele's range is loaded with the most features. The MasterChef controls are menu-driven and straightforward to use with 100 automatic recipes.
You pick the food you're cooking, how you want it cooked, and the oven calculates the time and temperature for you. It is effortless.
Miele has steam assist with up to 3 bursts of steam. You also have 16 automatic programs just for bread. All you have to do is push the button to make the perfect Sour Dough bread.
Miele is also the most cleanable range on this list. You can leave the oven racks in the oven during the self-cleaning mode, and the racks are dishwasher safe.
What once was the most technology-driven product now lacks Wi-Fi and smart technology. It isn't a problem now, but Wolf should start investing in-home connectivity.
The burners are good but no longer the most powerful at three 19,000 BTU and one 12,000 BTU burners.
Burner Output: 66,000 total BTU output | Number of Burners: 4 | Convection Type: Single Convection Fan | Self-Cleaning: Yes | Smart Integration: Yes
Thermador recently changed their range and style in 2019. Their HomeConnect App is excellent and works well.
Their Star Burner is innovative. It is raised from the cooktop surface for easier cleaning than a traditional sealed burner. Thermador has the lowest simmer at 100 degrees achieved by cycling the flame on and off.
Like JennAir, Thermador has their One-Two-Free program where you can receive a free dishwasher with other qualifying purchases.
Their improvements from two years ago were lower BTU output from 18,000 BTU to 15,000 BTU on the back burners. They also did not upgrade their single convection oven.
JennAir is a premium brand owned by the Whirlpool Corporation. Their newer pro range is stunning in either the Rise or Noir series.
With a JennAir professional dual fuel range, you have a robust Wi-Fi app controlling time, temperature, and even tie-ins with their cooking app for recipes. The oven is dual convection for precise temperatures.
My Creations is an interesting setting that allows you to combine up to three different cooking modes, and it will remember your favorite recipes. In addition, the JennAir Culinary Center helps you create the perfect meal by selecting the right cooking cycle based on your preferences. It will also show you pictures of different foods, pan types, and doneness levels.
You have a $1,399 rebate with this range, so it's the least expensive on this list.
Since being the year's best product back in 2018, JennAir has been the least available pro range on the market. It's almost impossible to order a complete JennAir kitchen without a significant wait time.
Their App offers a glimpse of the future with all the functionality, but it has not performed well due to connectivity issues. Most of the smart Apps have higher ratings.
When comparing ranges feature-by-feature, many of them are similar. All have true convection, a self-cleaning oven, high BTU output burners, at least a 4-5 cubic feet oven capacity, and glide racks.
Still, all of these ranges distinguish themselves in different ways. Let's look at the best range for each of your buying factors. Reliability is an excellent place to start.
Wolf was 5% better than the average based on over 40,000 service calls. However, dual fuel ranges need more service than regular gas ranges.
Thermador has 2 Extra-Low simmers at 100 BTU. Wolf will have four 500 BTU consistent simmers.
Thermador is $6299 and includes $1399 towards a second appliance.
JennAir has more functionality, but Thermador is more highly rated. However, Wolf includes their Wolf Gourmet system for calculating time, temperature, and even rack position.
JennAir and Miele have twin convection, but Wolf's new system will be better with blowers instead of fans.
Miele is the only company with Steam Assist to bake bread.
You can leave Miele's racks in the oven while self-cleaning, and the top grates are dishwasher safe.
Viking and La Cornue are the only dual fuel ranges with a custom finish on this list. In all gas, BlueStar offers 1000 different colors. La Cornue is incredibly beautiful but more expensive.
Now, you need to match these to your particular cooking style.
You also should assess whether all gas or induction might be better for the way you cook.
Regardless of what you buy, make sure you know who can fix a professional range in your area. Technical support will be a bigger issue with these more advanced features.
Usually, I would end the article right here, but I have one last thought for you.
Do you need a dual fuel professional range?
There was a time when you needed to buy a pro range for output. Now you can buy all gas, induction, or a high-end slide-in range. Just remember, the JennAir and Thermador dual fuel pro ranges have $1,399 rebates, so the price is about the same.
Let's briefly look at a few of your options.
All gas is better for roasting, especially broiling. You will learn the differences between dual fuel and all gas ranges. All gas is still a legitimate option you should consider.
Read More: Best 30-Inch Professional Gas Ranges
If you like the power of gas, then you should also consider induction. Induction is faster to boil with an infinite simmer. If you want an electric oven, then you need to consider induction.
For Massachusetts residents, you should pay close attention to induction. It allows you to comply with our Make-Up Air laws of 400 CFM or less good than gas.
You do have the best of both worlds with induction. It's the best cooking surface and also has an electric oven. However, it requires more power, more service and lacks the curb appeal of gas.
Read More: Best Induction Slide-In Ranges
Slide-in dual fuel ranges now have good output and other features like controls in professional ranges (except Miele).
This slide-in range has six burners. You can also buy it with five burners plus a griddle. It is unique with two separate ovens. It is available in different finishes and different trim packages.
Features:
It's larger than any other oven. It also has a baking drawer at the bottom and three high-output burners.
Features:
These are two good brands with excellent features like larger ovens and other features not available in a professional range.
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