Multi-purpose pieces of equipment, ranges are a staple in most foodservice operations. Here are details on the different types of units, including the available options.

When maintained properly, commercial ranges have a service life of 10 years or more. Here are five signs that it might be time to replace a range.

Ranges are capable of carrying out a number of classical cooking techniques. Here are some of the most common uses for this equipment.

Like all equipment, ranges need to be regularly maintained and serviced. When taken care of properly, these units provide a long, safe service life.

A range is a piece of equipment that's common to most operations. And, at its most basic level, each foodservice operator uses their range for the same purpose: they need the heat it generates to cook food. As a result, specifying a range boils down to three distinct areas: features, efficiencies and labor. The importance of each area tends to differ dramatically on a case by case basis.

Ranges don't have Energy Star standards as of yet, but there are environmentally-friendly features available.