At a Glance
Leading Brands in Gas Cooktops
Essential Cooktop Features to Consider
Budget Friendly Cooktop Options
Choosing the right cooktop is crucial for any home chef looking to bring their culinary creations to life with precision and flair.
In the world of kitchen appliances, a 36-inch gas cooktop stands out for its spacious cooking surface, powerful burners, and the ability to control heat with unmatched precision. Simmering, sautéing, or searing, the ideal model elevates your cooking experience to new heights.
Whether you need a replacement for your old electric cooktop, or wish to upgrade your gas model, at Texas Appliance, we are here to help. Below, we explore some of the best gas cooktops and share some delighted customer experiences.
Find Your Ideal Gas Cooktop
Experience the difference a premium gas cooktop can make in your kitchen. Visit Texas Appliance and find the ideal gas cooktop that fits both your culinary and aesthetic needs.
Shop Gas CooktopsLeading Brands in Gas Cooktops
The right cooktop can boost your cooking skills while adding a modern style to your kitchen. With an abundance of high-quality options available, some high-end brands taking the cooktop to a whole new level include:
- KitchenAid - Improving kitchens since 1919, KitchenAid remains a leader in quality kitchen appliances, prioritizing durability, and user-friendly features.
- JennAir - This trendsetting brand burst onto the scene with fine designs and unconventional ideas. Creating industry-first technology, JennAir offers daily luxury for your home kitchen.
- Monogram - With fine materials and luxurious designs, including its signature brass accents, Monogram blends heritage with professional style, and leading concierge service.
- Thermador - After 100 years, Thermador still delivers exceptional high-end appliances to passionate cooks. Focusing on luxury, this brand aims to create memories in the kitchen for years to come.
- Miele - Owned by the descendants of Miele’s founders, this German powerhouse began in 1899. Focusing on engineering and ingenuity, Miele appliances have a reputation for exceeding expectations.
Cooking with gas doesn’t have to break the bank. Budget-conscious 36” gas cooktop options are available from some of the world's biggest appliance brands, including:
- Whirlpool - A mainstay in American kitchens, Whirlpool offers gas cooktop ranges with an array of features that are great value for money.
- Samsung - An appliance and electronic giant trusted around the world; Samsung offers a variety of value-friendly 36” gas cooktops.
- Frigidaire - A world changer, this brand brought the fridge as we know it, to market. Frigidaire is a heritage brand with reliable, high-tech appliances.
Essential Cooktop Features to Consider
Many gas cooktops offer similar, high-tech materials and cooking technology. It still helps to know what features are personally vital for your kitchen before making a final choice. Some important features to consider might be:
- Ease of cleaning
- Style to match current appliances
- High powered options for quick boiling
- Wok compatibility
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Gas Cooktops: Our Top Picks
To help you discover what is the best 36 inch gas cooktop for your kitchen, we explore some high-quality options, and share some insightful gas cooktop reviews.
KitchenAid 36” Stainless Steel Gas Downdraft Cooktop
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Built with downdraft, this KitchenAid gas cooktop (KCGD506GSS) includes a ventilation system of its own. Be creative with your kitchen design and make full use of your countertops. Featuring a professional 17,000 BTU high-powered burner, this durable cooktop also includes:
- Even heat technology for a perfect simmer
- Burners that relight when flames accidentally go out
- Full width cast iron grates for professional style and easy pot rotation
- A melt cap feature for chocolate, butter, and other delicate ingredients
JennAir 36” gas Downdraft Cooktop
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A luxury and innovative brand, JennAir created this 36'' gas cooktop with downward draft ventilation to clear steam and odors without a hood, giving you more freedom to design your space.
With powerful brass burners including a rapid heating 18,000 BTU output burner, this JennAir gas cooktop is a go-to for serious cooks. High tech and elegant in style, this cooktop also includes:
- DuraFinish® protection for long term durability and surface shine
- Cast iron, dishwasher safe grates
- Five burners for multiple dishes
- User-friendly knob controls
★ JennAir Model JGD3536GS Customer Review ★
Recent happy customer “LARS1157” shared their experience with this model online,
“The cooktop was exactly what we wanted. I installed it myself & it was very easy, including the adjustments to the burners as it was converted for LP gas. Well designed, it is now the showpiece of our kitchen!”
Monogram 36” Stainless Steel Deep-Recessed Natural Gas Cooktop
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Powerful heat and versatile burner options come with this 36” gas cooktop from Monogram (ZGU36ESLSS). Featuring the brand's signature elegant brass accents and sealed burners for easy cleaning, it looks beautiful in your kitchen. Offering Wi-Fi connectivity for control from anywhere, this high-end model also features:
- Dual-Flame stacked burners for rapid-boil convenience
- Built in kitchen timer to keep your recipes on track
- Sapphire glass knobs for precise selection of heat
Thermador Masterpiece Pedestal Star Stainless Steel Natural Gas Cooktop
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The height of luxury for cooking enthusiasts, this top gas cooktop from Thermador (SGSXP365TS) features its patented Star burners improved performance and an unmistakable design. The 18,000 BTU center burner brings rapid heat, while the continuous grate design allows smooth moving of heavy pots and pans. An investment in quality, this model also features:
- Electronic re-ignition to keep your flame burning if it goes out
- Sealed burners for easy cleaning
- Illuminated knob rings indicating which burners are on
- Specialized simmering burners for exact temperature control
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Miele 36” Liquid Propane Stainless Steel Cooktop
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Built with dishwasher safe grates for ultimate convenience, this impressive 36 in stove top from Miele (KM 2355 LP) is incredibly user-friendly. An added wok burner allows versatility in your cooking, while its powerful heat gets dinner cooking quickly. A top choice for home cooks looking for a brand with heritage, this model also includes:
- A gas stop safety feature in case your flame goes out
- Enameled cast iron grates for even heat
- Continuous grates to hold large pots
- 5 Burners to cook all your dishes at once
Budget Friendly Cooktop Options
Improving your kitchen with a high-powered 36” gas cooktop might not be as costly as you imagine. Although many luxury options are available, some of America’s best known appliance brands offer stylish models that are great value for money. We explore some of these options below.
Whirlpool 36” Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
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Cleaning is no problem with this Whirlpool stove top. Featuring EZ-2-lift™ hinged grates made from cast iron, you can quickly clean your cooktop and sealed burners without removing your grates! Several burner options help you to whip up a variety of dishes simultaneously. The user-friendly cooktop also features:
- Full width grates for flexibility for big pots and pans
- Dishwasher safe knobs for a simple cleaning experience
- A SpeedHeat™ burner to bring the heat in a hurry
★ Whirlpool Model WCG55US6HS Customer Review ★
Reviewer “TJ23” shared their experience, “Very good looking and functional cooktop. Like the variety of burners and love the hinged grates. They make it so much easier to clean after cooking.”
Samsung 36” Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
A budget friendly 36” gas cooktop with a high-end look. This user-friendly model features continuous grates for large pots and a professional look. Sealed burners prevent messes, making your clean-up routine a breeze every time. With five burners, easily keeps many dishes on-the-go. This Samsung gas cooktop also features:
- Powerful burners for precise heat
- Ergonomic and easy to understand controls
- Cast iron grates for speedy heat transfer
★ Samsung Model NA36R5310FS Customer Review ★
Online user “Jan RN” shared her recent experience with this cooktop, saying,
“I'm a first time gas cooktop user and I love this cooktop. The look and design are modern and sleek. It's easy to use and easy to clean. The gas heating is consistent and even. I love my gas cooktop.”
Frigidaire 36” Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
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Versatile and stylish with edge-to-edge grates, this 36” gas cooktop from Frigidaire (FCCG3627AS) is an excellent value option that doesn't compromise on extras. User friendly and easy to maintain, this model also features:
- Burner caps you can put in the dishwasher
- A SpillSafe® cooktop for super easy clean up
- Approval for installation above any Frigdaire electric wall oven
Gas Cooktop Installation Tips
A gas cooktop can be a game changer for any busy cook. With the flexibility to install your cooktop away from your oven, high-powered heat burners, and precise temperature control, a gas cooktop gives your kitchen a professional edge.
If your kitchen counter currently has a cooktop space and power source, installation can be quick and easy. Always see your installation guide for a safe and efficient installation and cut off your power source before you begin. After removing your old cooktop, your new model should slide in simply using its spring clips and easy-to-see fuel source connector.
If you are changing fuel sources or do not have the correct countertop cut out in place, the installation will take a little more work and may need professional help. At Texas Appliance, we provide seamless service and offer delivery and installation options with your purchase.
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FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about gas cooktops.
Which Gas Cooktop Brand is Most Reliable?
Gas cooktops are most reliable when created by brands known for durability, innovation, and service. Brands such as KitchenAid®, Thermador®, Monogram®, Frigidaire®, Miele®, and Whirlpool® have all earned reputations for building reliable appliances that last.
What is the Best Scratch Resistant Gas Cooktop?
Gas cooktops built with durable materials and scratch resistant coatings stay shiny over time. At Texas Appliance, our cooktop options from high quality brands such as KitchenAid, Thermador®, Monogram®, and Whirlpool® feature scratch resistant materials for a long lasting shine.
What is the Difference Between a Gas Cooktop and a Gas Rangetop?
A gas cooktop is built into an area of your kitchen countertop, either close to, or away from your oven. A rangetop describes the area on top of your oven, where burners are located on top of your stove. A gas cooktop is advantageous as it can be installed in a different area of your kitchen to your oven, giving you more flexibility when you cook.
Why Trust Texas Appliance?
With roots back to the 1950s, Texas Appliance is an established, locally owned and operated, residential major appliance retailer serving both residential and builders’ needs. Our 4 locations allow us to offer a full spectrum of appliances to meet your every need. With over 40 major quality brands, Texas Appliance has one of the largest displays of built-in and freestanding appliances in the state of Texas.
We will be the best appliance dealer in our markets by exceeding our customers' expectations in every way. We will treat our customers, vendors, and fellow employees with respect, honesty, integrity, and appreciation. The difference between a "Good" company and a "Great" company lies in its' employees' determination.
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