Looking for a commercial range? There’s an option to suit your needs.
Did you know there are so many different versions of a commercial range? The range, the appliance combining the oven and the stovetop, is the most basic equipment for any food service that serves hot food. In the food industry, it’s important to choose the best appliance for your needs. Below is a look at the many types of commercial ranges that could be yours. If you need a commercial range maintenance or emergency repair company you can call in Maryland, add Pine Heights Commercial Kitchen Service, Inc., to your contacts!
Commercial Range Styles
The main types of commercial ranges are:
- Restaurant ranges: Basic, lighter-weight ranges that are still nimble and powerful enough to handle busy restaurant kitchens.
- Heavy-duty ranges: These ranges have a higher BTU with power connectors on the sides or front to accommodate different configurations. They usually sit alongside a battery of other heavy-duty commercial kitchen appliances.
- Specialty ranges: These ranges are for specific kinds of cooking and cookware. Two major ones are woks for Asian cuisine and stock pots for soups, stews, etc.
Commercial Range Fuel Sources
As with home kitchen appliances, commercial kitchen ranges use either:
- Natural gas: Gas cooktops have been the go-to for top chefs and heralded as the best way to prepare fine cuisine. Gas-powered ranges are the only kind with open burners.
- Propane: An alternative to natural gas is propane, which still produces the same cooking benefits.
- Electricity: Electric ranges are still fierce competition and are more affordable than gas ones. You also have the option of an induction cooktop if you go with an electric range.
Commercial Range Sizes
The size of your range depends on how much food you need to prepare at a time and what kind of food. Different ranges have different cooktops, such as griddles, French top burners, and induction burners. You can find cooktops with 1-12 burners and combination cooktops.
Commercial Range Cooktop Styles
Types of commercial range cooktops include:
- Open burners
- French top burners
- Even-heat top
- Tubular burners
- Induction cooktops
- Griddle
Commercial Range Base Styles
Last but not least, you can find these types of commercial range bases:
- Countertop
- Oven base
- Refrigerated base
- Storage base
Contact Pine Heights Commercial Kitchen Service, Inc.!
Since 1971, Pine Heights Commercial Kitchen Service, Inc., has been the leader in Commercial Kitchen Equipment Services in the greater Baltimore Metropolitan area. We specialize in Restaurant Equipment Repair Services, Commercial Refrigeration, Preventive Maintenance, in-shop repairs, and over-the-counter parts.
At Pine Heights, our motto is simple: “Quality Service for Less.” We provide the highest level of commercial maintenance for a competitive rate. We are veteran and family-owned and operated and located in Baltimore at 2900 West Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230.
If you are ready for reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment Services in Maryland, contact us today by phone, fax, or at our Baltimore location! Also, keep in touch with us on Facebook and Twitter!