Residential vs. Commercial Gas Ranges
While both commercial and residential gas ranges come in different styles and sizes, commercial ranges consist of heavier materials, which make them more durable than residential ranges. They also generate more cooking power, and their larger size means more cooking capacity. Does this Spark an idea?
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Weight
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The heavier weight of commercial gas ranges may require reinforcing or buttressing the floor, according to Don Vandervort at HomeTips.com.
Building Codes
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The installation of a commercial range must comply with local commerical building codes no matter where you install it, so check with reputable vendors in your area for information.
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Exhaust Hoods
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A residential gas range, which produces lower cooking temperatures, does not require an exhaust hood, but a commercial range needs one whose capacity matches that of the stove. The hood keeps the kitchen a safe work area by venting combustion gases. A homeowner usually installs a hood to vent odors.
Pilot Lights
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Commercial ranges have pilot lights that either stay on permanently or require lighting with a match or fire source. Most residential gas ranges have electronic ignitions.
Commercial-Style Ranges
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Commercial-style ranges represent a relatively new trend. They have a commercial look, but they consist of only slightly heavier materials and generate somewhat more power than residential ranges.
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