Best 24-Inch Ranges for Small Kitchens
Get powerful cooking in a small footprint for apartments, beach homes, and other compact kitchen settings! Read on to learn how to pick a 24-inch range like an appliance expert and check out all our top picks have to offer.
In the United States, ranges or stoves are typically 30 inches wide to fit the standard countertop cutout. However, since living space (especially in big cities) is increasingly coming at a premium, there is a growing demand for smaller size ranges. Luckily, there is already a wide selection of 24-inch ranges available since the average appliance size in Europe is 24 inches wide. If you’re designing a small kitchen, urban loft, apartment, guest suite, or tiny house, you should consider a small space range for your home.
As your appliance authority, AjMadison not only wants to offer you the best 24-inch ranges for your home, but also empower you to shop our wide selection of ranges like an appliance pro! Let’s go through all there is to know about 24-inch ranges before checking out what our top picks have to offer.
What Are the Different Types of Small Space Ranges?
There are numerous designs and configurations available across our available selection of 24-inch ranges. Before picking one, let’s go through some of their most common attributes so you can find a combination that suits you.
Front or Rear Control Freestanding Options – Freestanding ranges typically have their control panels on the back of the range behind the burners, causing you to reach over a hot cooktop to change their settings. Some consumers prefer this configuration because the controls are out of reach for small children, but some others prefer front controls for easy, safe access. Front controls, however, are typically found on slide-in ranges, making this preference cost consumers extra money when they purchase ranges with widths of 30 inches or more. Luckily, many 24-inch ranges sport front controls with a freestanding design, providing a satisfying compromise.
ADA-Compliance – Since many 24-inch ranges have front controls, this makes them safe and easily usable for people with physical disabilities.
Pro-Style Designs – Select 24-inch ranges from luxury brands are designed to look and perform like ranges you would find in a restaurant. They are built with higher quality components, durable cast-iron grates, high-powered burners, heavier oven racks, and more customization options for hardware and colors – ideal for compact, designer kitchens.
Diverse Fuel Types – 24-inch ranges are available in gas, electric, induction, and dual fuel models. Get quick searing with gas, consistent baking temperatures with electricity, or the best of both with a dual fuel range!
Features to Look for in a Small Space Range
Regarding cooking, specifically, a 24-inch range can have a variety of features to prepare succulent dishes to perfection. Our favorites include:
Convection Ovens – Convection is fan-forced heat circulation which produces even baking and browning. Most electric ranges and dual fuel ranges have true convection with a third heating element behind the fan for faster baking, more even baking.
High-Powered Burners and Cooking Elements – Smaller cooking appliances are typically less powerful than their larger counterparts. However, improvements in manufacturing have enabled select brands to include power burners with heat ratings upwards of 19,000 BTUs and electric elements upwards of 3,000 Watts!
Specialized Cooktop Variations – Luxury brands such as BlueStar are varying up their selection beyond gas burners and electric elements. 24-inch ranges can now sport integrated griddles, French tops, and grills.
Storage and Broiler Drawers – Many 24-inch ranges include a drawer under the oven which can store cookware or contains a broiler element for preparing roasts with crispy exteriors and juicy interiors.
Advantages of a 24-Inch Range
Faster Cooking Times – Since smaller range widths have proportionally smaller capacities, they preheat faster, reducing cooking times. This also saves you money on gas and electricity.
Save Cabinet Space – If you have a small kitchen, a range with a narrow width will let you maximize your kitchen’s storage capacity.
Easy Installation – Smaller ranges are lightweight, allowing you to easily move them in and out of your cutout for cleaning and maintenance.
Easy to Clean – Smaller surface areas and simple parts make 24-inch ranges easy to care for on a regular basis.
Quality and Reviews
We get asked about reliability all the time. While a product’s specs may list all the amazing features a particular model has, it can’t give an objective overview of how it feels to use it. In this case, we’ve included a selection of ranges judged to be reliable by our customers’ experiences and a few models handpicked by our expert appliance staff. Although it isn’t a perfect measure, we wanted to recommend both products that worked well for our customers and ones we think would be a satisfying addition to your renovation project. We also recommend keeping an eye out for any current or upcoming rebates and promotions. The 24-inch range you want may be eligible, so always check before buying!
