Is an electric range slower than gas?

On solid plates and hot tops, electric heat takes longer to come up and to drop when the control is turned down, so cooks tend to move pans between zones instead of adjusting the dial. Coil elements respond somewhat faster. Once up to temperature, an electric oven holds its heat steadily.

Does an electric range need a hood?

Usually, if it is used for cooking that produces grease or smoke, which most range cooking does. Requirements depend on your municipality and the appliance, so confirm with your local building and fire officials. An electric range removes the gas connection, not the need for exhaust.

Can an electric range be converted to gas later?

No. Electric and gas ranges are built differently, so changing fuel means replacing the range. If a gas line may be added to the building later, plan the hood and the space so that either type of range will fit.

How much do commercial electric ranges cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $2,206 to $46,307.89 CAD, with a median of $16,402.50 across 51 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial electric ranges do you carry?

Norpex lists 51 commercial electric ranges. The brands with the most models listed are Royal with 38, HOTZONE with 5 and Omcan with 5.

Do you ship commercial electric ranges across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Electric Ranges in Canada

Electric ranges give a kitchen range-top and oven cooking without a gas line, which makes them a common choice where gas is unavailable or restricted, such as some food courts, mixed-use buildings and institutional kitchens. Commercial models use solid round plates, coil elements or a French hot top over a standard or convection oven. They need a dedicated, high-amperage circuit matched to the range's voltage and phase.

About commercial electric ranges

Before you buy

Get the range's voltage, phase and amperage from the specification sheet and have an electrician confirm the panel can supply it, since a commercial electric range is ordered for a specific voltage and phase.
Expect solid plates and hot tops to heat up and cool down slowly, and plan to leave them on through service while cooks move pans between hotter and cooler zones.
Choose a convection oven base if you bake or roast in volume, since the fan gives more even results across several racks than a standard oven.
Check your cookware, because flat-bottomed pans make full contact with solid plates while warped pans cook unevenly.

Common questions

Is an electric range slower than gas?: On solid plates and hot tops, electric heat takes longer to come up and to drop when the control is turned down, so cooks tend to move pans between zones instead of adjusting the dial. Coil elements respond somewhat faster. Once up to temperature, an electric oven holds its heat steadily.
Does an electric range need a hood?: Usually, if it is used for cooking that produces grease or smoke, which most range cooking does. Requirements depend on your municipality and the appliance, so confirm with your local building and fire officials. An electric range removes the gas connection, not the need for exhaust.
Can an electric range be converted to gas later?: No. Electric and gas ranges are built differently, so changing fuel means replacing the range. If a gas line may be added to the building later, plan the hood and the space so that either type of range will fit.
How much do commercial electric ranges cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $2,206 to $46,307.89 CAD, with a median of $16,402.50 across 51 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial electric ranges do you carry?: Norpex lists 51 commercial electric ranges. The brands with the most models listed are Royal with 38, HOTZONE with 5 and Omcan with 5.
Do you ship commercial electric ranges across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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