Explore AjMadison’s wide range of cooktops and rangetops, each one designed to elevate your culinary experience and fit seamlessly into your kitchen. Our selection includes models with sizes to fit any countertop cutout, from 12-in. modules with one or two burners to 60-in. rangetops with professional-grade performance features. We even carry one of the largest, most affordable assortments of brands from budget to luxury, including Bosch, GE, KitchenAid, and Wolf cooktops!
The designs of gas cooktops are evolving year after year to enhance their versatility and usage methods, enabling novice cooks to create restaurant-quality meals at home. Many high-end units now come with at least one dual or triple ring power burner for superior heat coverage underneath your cookware that eliminates warm spots. Select brands like Thermador have revolutionized the design of the single ring burner, integrating star-shaped patterns that cycle between the outer rim and center of your cookware. You can even accessorize your cooktop to accommodate special food types or pans. Griddle, wok ring, and French top attachments are just a few of methods you can use to diversify the menu at your next dinner party! Sealed burners – some crafted in durable brass for high heat tolerance – work in tandem with dishwasher-safe, continuous cast iron grates to prevent spills and protect internal components from damage no matter what cooking method you prefer.
Electric cooktops have evolved beyond traditional coil elements to include smoothtop designs that catch every spill on the surface! Some of the most advanced models available for residential kitchens are induction cooktops – electric cooktops that utilize electromagnetism to directly heat cookware and prevent burnt-on spills. The concentrated power of induction provides heating prowess comparable to gas while remaining more energy-efficient than their traditional electric counterparts, earning many of these units ENERGY STAR certification! In fact, electric rangetops with induction are increasing in popularity and availability, allowing consumers to integrate pro-style aesthetics without buying a whole induction range.
Modularity is becoming increasingly popular when creating designer kitchens, with brands like Miele, Gaggenau, and JennAir allowing you to mix and match fuel types for the ultimate kitchen combination! Your custom cooktop can include teppanyaki, electric grill, and even deep fryer modules to tackle any cuisine. Downdraft range hood modules can be interspersed with your cooking appliances for heat control, or you can get your hands on a full-size JennAir cooktop. JennAir invented downdraft ventilation, so it’s only logical they were the first to craft cooktops with built-in hoods.
Our available cooktops are built to accommodate every kind of lifestyle and cooking method consumers indulge in. ADA-compliant designs improve accessibility, while STAR-K certification lets you use these appliances without interacting with electrical interfaces. Smart cooktops with built-in Wi-Fi can be controlled from your smartphone, allowing you to adjust their settings from anywhere in your home. Several others connect to smart home managers like Amazon Alexa or Google Home, allowing you to control them with your voice. Select models even come with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing them to synchronize with compatible over the range microwaves or range hoods and activate their fans automatically.
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What is the most efficient type of cooktop?
Induction has become the most efficient cooktop style thanks to several factors. Electromagnetism is used to heat cookware directly, resulting in less heat dissipation. Precise power level adjustment allows you to seamlessly switch between searing or simmering comparable to gas. Finally, many induction surfaces have automatic shut-off functions that deactivate an element when compatible cookware is not detected.
Do chefs prefer gas or electric cooktops?
Professional chefs tend to favor the traditional cooking style of using gas in commercial kitchens. The instant, precise heat adjustment that gas cooktops provide allows you to seamlessly transition between boiling and simmering for multi-course meal preparation. However, many pros are starting to favor electric cooktops for kitchens, particularly induction, because their power and speed are becoming comparable to gas with modern innovations.
Why are rangetops so expensive?
Rangetops are professional-grade cooktop appliances with high-powered burners, up to 60-in. widths, and luxury-grade aesthetics thanks to a range-style bullnose. This combination of performance features, size options, and designer styles places them at a higher price point than standard cooktops.