Coast Appliances Gas Cooktops

Gas Cooktops

  • With a gas cooktop from Coast Appliances, you can turn up the heat in your home kitchen. Professional chefs have long loved the responsiveness, intuitive operation and flat-out BTU power gas provides. With our delivery service and our recommended Professional Installers, you can be cooking with gas in no time!

Gas Cooktops Benefits

Gas cooktops are a classic choice in many kitchens, renowned for their precise control and instant heat adjustment. One of the most significant advantages of gas cooktops is the ability to control the flame visually, allowing for immediate temperature changes from high to low heat. This responsiveness is particularly beneficial for cooking techniques that require quick heat adjustments, such as searing meats or simmering sauces. The open flame of a gas cooktop also provides even heat distribution around the cookware, ensuring uniform cooking results.

 

Besides their functional benefits, gas cooktops offer versatility in design and layout. They come in various sizes, burner configurations, and styles, making it easy to find a model that fits any kitchen aesthetic, from traditional to contemporary. Many gas cooktops feature specialized burners with varying BTU outputs, catering to different cooking needs, from gentle simmering to rapid boiling. Robust and durable, gas cooktops are built to last, providing a reliable cooking experience for years to come.

Bringing Your Gas Cooktop Home

Selecting the right gas cooktop for your kitchen involves assessing your cooking habits and the space available. Measure the countertop area to ensure a perfect fit and consider the number of burners you need, as well as their power and size. Features such as continuous grates, which allow for easy movement of pots and pans across the cooktop, or extra-high BTU burners for intense heat, may be important depending on your cooking style. The style and finish of the cooktop should also complement your kitchen’s design.

 

Professional installation is crucial for gas cooktops, given the need to connect to the gas line safely. Coast Appliances offers expert installation services to ensure that your new cooktop is installed correctly and complies with all safety regulations. Proper installation is essential not only for safety but also for the appliance’s optimal performance. Once installed, regular maintenance of your gas cooktop is important. Keeping the burners clean and checking for proper gas flow will ensure efficient operation and prolong the lifespan of your cooktop, making it a valuable addition to your kitchen. 


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Gas Cooktops FAQ

Few places require residential gas stoves to be vented to the outside. However, venting is always a good idea to remove cooking odors and combustion byproducts.

Gas cooktops come in many sizes and configurations. The right one will depend on the space you have to work with and the cooking power you need. A Coast Appliances expert can help you decide.

Installing a gas cooktop should only be done by a qualified professional. At Coast Appliances, we have relationships with installation professionals that we recommend to install the products we sell.

There is no single “best” BTU for a gas cooktop; what you need depends on what you’re cooking. A good gas cooktop should include mid-range burners in the 2,000-10,000 BTU range, and at least one high-heat burner of 12,000-18,000 BTU’s.

Some of the reliable gas cooktop brands we stock at Coast Appliance include Wolf, Fisher Paykel, Dacor, Bosch and Bluestar. To see our complete collection, just stop in!