What is the difference between a Gas and a Dual Fuel Range?
This is a very common question. We understand that choosing a new range can be as personal a choice as what type of coffee you enjoy in the morning.
Let’s be honest; there really isn’t a right or wrong answer on “which is best”, but knowing the differences can really help in making the decision a simpler one and finding what works best for your cooking style, home, and family.
When comparing Gas to Dual Fuel there are two major differences to consider. One being the way the heat in the oven works and the type of cooking you like to do. The second thing to consider is the power source needed to hook up your unit. But remember, A SMART kitchen is one you design with YOU in mind!
A Dual Fuel range has a gas cooktop and an electric oven. This combines the speed of the gas cooktop and the evenness of the electric baking which makes it an incredibly efficient type of range. By incorporating an electric oven into the design, these ranges provide more precise oven heat controls than those found in traditional gas ranges. You’ll be able to choose the exact temperatures required for baking or broiling, and can trust the unit’s electric heating systems to evenly cook whatever you are crafting.
ZLINE 36" Dual Fuel Range
Now, a duel fuel range benefits from multiple power sources, but this can also be a slight disadvantage depending on the design of your kitchen. In order to install one of these units, you’ll need a location that features a proper gas line for the cooktop, as well as sufficient 220v outlet for the oven. This can be a limitation for older homes or simplified cooking spaces, which may not offer the dual power sources required for these units. In that case, you will need to contact an electrician to see of it can be outfitted.
A Gas Range (sometimes referred to as Gas on Gas), has both a gas cooktop and a gas oven. Gas cooktops use gas burners, which have more precise heat control because they let you change the temperature immediately when you adjust the flame. The major difference between gas ranges and dual fuel is that the oven is also gas. While they are a very useful and effective fuel type the heat in the gas oven is more unevenly distributed than the duel fuel. The temperature is higher at the top of the oven, so baking can require that you rotate your food.
Thor 36" Gas Range
Luckily all ranges with Home Outlet Direct also have convection, which means that they have fans that distribute the heat evenly throughout the oven. The other convenient feature is that Gas on Gas Ranges also only require a normal 110v electric outlet, so no special electrical is usually needed for installation.
In the end, it is really a matter of which qualities are most important to you and what works in your space.
Home Outlet Direct prides itself in only partnering with companies and brands with the absolute best in quality, standards and performance. So, whether a Gas or a Dual Fuel Range is best for you, you can trust that the choice to purchase with us will be a great one.