Gas Cooktops at Bray & Scarff

For cooks who want to see the heat and feel it change, gas is hard to give up. The flame answers the knob instantly, settles into a genuine low simmer, and never cares what your cookware is made of. 

Bray & Scarff has been the DC metro's local, independent appliance and kitchen specialist since 1930, carrying gas cooktops across a range of burner counts, grate styles, and finishes at showrooms throughout Maryland and Virginia. A gas cooktop has to be plumbed in, so it helps that our own team handles delivery and installation instead of passing you to an outside contractor. If you are torn between fuels, our cooktop page sets gas, electric, and induction side by side.

What to Look for in a Gas Cooktop

Almost any gas cooktop will boil water and sear a steak, so the choice comes down to the details you live with every day. Burner layout, grate design, and the surface material are where models actually part ways.

• Burner Configuration: Four or five sealed burners is typical, usually pairing a high-output burner for boiling and searing with a gentler simmer burner for sauces. Step up to 36 inches, and you gain both burners and space between them.
• Continuous Grates: One connected grate spans the surface, so you can slide a heavy pot from burner to burner instead of lifting it.
• Gas-on-Glass: The burners sit on a smooth pane of black tempered glass, the same material as a smooth-top electric cooktop, rather than a stamped steel top. It is opaque, not see-through, and with no seams or raised edges around the burners the whole surface wipes down in one pass.

Fitting and Connecting a Gas Cooktop

A gas cooktop asks two things of your kitchen: an opening the right size and a gas supply where the cooktop lands. Confirm both before delivery and install day tends to go quietly.

Thirty and thirty-six inches are the common widths, so measure your cutout first. If the spot is not already plumbed for gas, or you are switching over from electric, a line may need to be run to reach it. Cooking on propane instead of natural gas is fine as well; the unit just needs the right conversion for that fuel. Ask about a free countertop replacement quote if the opening needs reworking, so the cutout, the hookup, and a new surface can be handled alongside your cooktop.

Ways to Save on a Gas Cooktop

We would rather help you spend well than just spend less. A few different offers tend to be running at any given time, and we are always happy to point you toward the ones actually worth grabbing, on the premium models as much as the everyday ones.

• Gas Cooktops On Sale: Live markdowns on gas models, updated as promotions rotate.
• Current Rebates: Manufacturer cash-back offers that frequently land on premium gas cooktops, not only basic ones.
• Outlet Center: Worth a peek for extra savings, the Bray & Scarff Outlet often has cooktops priced below the showroom floor.

Shop Gas Cooktops at Bray & Scarff

Once you have sized up burners, grates, and the fit, and seen where you can save, the last step is finding the model that matches your kitchen. Bray & Scarff has been a fixture in the DC metro since 1930, with showrooms across Maryland and Virginia, from Bethesda and Arlington to Springfield, Frederick, Timonium and more. Contact us with your questions or measurements, or visit an appliance showroom near you to compare gas cooktops before you buy.

 

Frequently Asked Questions: Gas Cooktops

Can I use a gas cooktop with propane?

Yes, most gas cooktops are capable of running on liquid propane (LP). While they typically ship configured for natural gas, many manufacturers include an LP conversion kit in the box. The gas orifice and regulator must be converted prior to use to ensure proper flame output and safe operation.

Does a gas cooktop require an electrical outlet?

Yes. While gas provides the cooking heat, gas cooktops require a standard 120-volt electrical outlet to power the electronic igniters that light the burners.

Will a gas cooktop work during a power outage?

Yes, most gas burners can be lit manually with a match during a power outage. However, models with electronic reignition features or built-in downdraft fans require electrical power for those specific systems.

What is a gas-on-glass cooktop?

A gas-on-glass cooktop puts the burners on a smooth sheet of black tempered glass instead of a stainless steel top. It is opaque, not see-through, the same glass used on smooth-top electric cooktops, and because there are no seams around the burners it is quicker to wipe clean.

Does a gas cooktop require a range hood?

Proper ventilation is strongly recommended for gas cooktops to clear combustion byproducts, heat, moisture, and grease. Depending on your kitchen design, you can pair a gas cooktop with an overhead range hood or a compatible downdraft ventilation system.