30 years ago when I started at Yale, you would be hard pressed to find a decent looking smaller range. They were nonexistent. Today, however, there are plenty of choices.
Appliances follow cabinet sizes. For example, dishwashers are either manufactured to fit a 24-inch or 18-inch cabinet. In refrigerators, it is 30-inch, 33-inch, and 36-inch widths as the most popular.
For ranges, it is 20", 24", 36" and 48" with 30" width being the the most popular size by far. The 36", 48" and 60” ranges are mostly the glamour professional ranges like Wolf, Thermador or high fashion imports like Smeg or Bertazzoni.
In this article, we will look at the 24" range, the products and compare at the end.
The 24-Inch Range
A 24-inch range is a common occurrence in Boston and other cities with smaller kitchen spaces. In fact, the Wall Street Journal wrote that developers are shrinking the kitchen for more living room and bedroom square footage, so this size will only increase in popularity.
Most companies 10 years ago did not see the volume in a 24-inch range and did not invest in factories or tooling to produce a better product. Thus, the 24-inch basic, white range were manufactured by two or three companies like Premier and Hotpoint.
However, a nicer looking range already existed...in Europe. Also, Viking who was smart to see the potential and look again. Although Viking did just discontinue their 24-inch stove, there are other options.
It's a multi-national segment; AGA is British, Fisher & Paykel is from New Zealand, Bertazzoni and Smeg are from Italy and only Premier and Summit are from the U.S.
The Best 24-inch Gas Ranges
Avanti DG2450SS - $709
Features:
- 4 Sealed Burners
- Automatic Electronic Ignition
- Waist High Broiler
- 0-500 Degrees F
- Adjustable Bake Temperature
- 2 Oven Racks
- Roll-Out Bottom Storage Drawer
Blomberg BGR24100SS - $899
Features:
- 2.3 cu. ft. Oven Capacity
- 4 Sealed Burners
- Cast Iron Grates
- Electronic Ignition
- Interior Oven Light
- Chrome Plated Racks
Summit TNM63027BFKWY - $980
Features:
- 2.9 cu ft. Oven Capacity
- 4 Sealed Burners
- Manual Clean
- Stainless steel toe plate
- Electronic Ignition and Clock
- Stainless Steel
Premier P24S310BP - $1,179
Features:
- 2.97 cu. ft.
- Exclusive Lifetime Warranty on all top burners
- ADA Compliant
- 4 Variable Sealed Burners
- Roll-out, drop door broiler with 2-piece porcelain pan & tray
- Fully insulated oven includes 2 heavy-duty oven racks with 4 adjustable positions
- Baffled oven burners distribute heat evenly throughout the oven
- Easily converts from natural gas to L.P. gas without the need to purchase a conversion kit
Fisher & Paykel OR24SDMBGX2 - $1,899
Features:
- 1.9 cu. ft. Convection Oven
- 4 Sealed Burners
- Wok Burner, Flame Failure Protection
- Liquid Propane Compatible
- Storage Drawer
Bertazzoni PRO244GASX - $2,099
Features:
- 4 Sealed Aluminum Burners
- 2.4 cu. ft. Convection Oven
- Manual Clean
- Storage Compartment
- 4" Backguard
- Natural Gas
Smeg C24GGXU - $2,299
Features:
- 4 Sealed Burners
- 2.8 cu. ft. Convection Oven
- Ever-Clean Enamelled Oven Interior
- Electronic Ignition
AGA ACMP Series (Dual Fuel) - $5,699
Features:
- Cast-iron doors
- 4 Burners
- 2 Ovens
- Dual Fuel
- Electric grill
- Convection oven
- Special oven linings
- 11 Colors
Note: We currently do not have AGA on display in our showrooms.
How to Buy
It really depends.
The AGA is a beautiful handmade cast iron range with natural convection at almost $6,000. It also comes in 11 different colors.
You should look at Bertazzoni, because it is incredibly stylish and also available in colors. It is much more reliable than the Smeg. Fisher & Paykel is roughly comparable in quality to the Bertazzoni.
You should also consider Blomberg. If you are not familiar with the brand, it is Turkish. However, they are the producers of Thermador, Gaggenau and Bosch integrated refrigeration. They are capable manufacturers, and the products seem to work (we service our appliances, so it is a big consideration for us).
Premier is decent, but should be restyled. Seriously, this range has looked the same for 30 years.
Avanti and Summit look pretty good but I would be concerned about the reliability.
Final Thoughts
As you are reading this, we are planning four new displays of smaller kitchens to be ahead of this new wave of development in Boston.
The above ranges should be considered, but there are other, better looking styles like placing 24-inch cooktops over 24-inch wall ovens.
Either way, you now have plenty of options.
Additional Resources
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in June, 2012 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.
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