THOR KITCHEN Pro-Style Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed Burners 36
- Cooktop
- Gas
- Gas
- Knob
- Better rated than 62%
- More reviewed than 67%
Serious burner output and an all-metal build at a price well under the brands it resembles. Reasonable choice if you are already paying a professional to install and level it.
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How it ranks among the 43 cooktops we track
4.4★ across 227 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
227 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Thor Kitchen HRT3618U is a 36 inch professional style drop-in gas rangetop with six sealed burners in stainless steel. Output runs from 12,000 BTU on the three rear burners to 18,000 BTU on both front corners, with a 15,000 BTU dual burner and simmer function in the front center.
This is the pro look sold at a fraction of pro money, and the compromises land where you would expect. The build is metal and cast iron throughout rather than plastic trim, the knobs are zinc alloy and the drip pan is black porcelain. What you give up is refinement, in things like where the gas inlet sits relative to the support frame and how fiddly it is to reseat burner caps after cleaning.
- 36 W x 28.38 D x 8.72 H inches, 90 lbs
- Cutout 36 W x 24.77 D x 7.3 H inches
- Automatic re-ignition on all burners
- Blue LED lit control panel
Who it's for
Aimed at a renovation where a full 36 inch base cabinet is available and a separate wall oven is going in. Ships configured for natural gas only, so propane households must budget for the conversion kit and a professional to fit it.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
The strongest theme is value against the premium brands it imitates, with one owner writing a year after a full renovation and another after three months of daily use, both satisfied. They praise the heat output, precise low-flame control, the lighted knobs as a safety cue and the ease of cleaning the enameled top pan with vinegar. Installers found leveling feet made a flush countertop fit simple. The complaints are specific: grates sitting about 2.5 inches above the burners drew a one star review for slow boiling, and another owner flagged the gas inlet lining up with the support feet and burner caps that are hard to realign after cleaning.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Six burners with true 18,000 BTU on both fronts
- Dual center burner with usable simmer
- Cast iron grates and porcelain drip pan clean up easily
- Adjustable legs allow flush countertop fit
- Natural gas only, LP kit sold separately
- Grates sit high, slowing boils
- Gas inlet aligns awkwardly with support feet
- Burner caps are fussy to realign after cleaning
Performance notes
Burner layout is the argument for this rangetop. Two 18,000 BTU corner burners handle searing and large stockpots, the dual center burner drops to a genuine simmer, and three 12,000 BTU rear burners cover everyday work. Automatic re-ignition relights a burner if a draft or boilover kills the flame. Grate height is the recurring drawback: the cooking surface sits well above the burner heads, which lengthens boil times for anyone used to a closer flame.
Specifications
| Brand | Thor Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Model | HRT3618U |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 90 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 27 × 36 × 7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 6 |
| Heating Element | Sealed |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Gas |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Heater Surface Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1* Range top1* Manual (English) |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
| Ignition System Type | Electronic |
| Item Type Name | Thorkitchen HRT3618U 36" Pro-Style Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed Burners, Stainless Steel |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Additional Features | Adjustable |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cooktops.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOR KITCHEN Pro-Style Gas Rangetop with 6 Sealed Burners 36This product | 4.4 / 5 | 227 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Frigidaire FFEC3025UB 30 Inch Electric Smoothtop Style Cooktop with 4 Elements in BlackFrigidaire | 4.3 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Kenyon B41601 6-1/2-Inch Caribbean 2-Burner Cooktop with Analog Control ULKenyon | 4.5 / 5 | 122 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Duxtop Built-in Induction Cooktopduxtop | 4.6 / 5 | 363 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop with 2 Burners in Black Vitro…Empava | 4.2 / 5 | 482 | 3.9 / 5 |
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Questions about the Thor Kitchen HRT3618U
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the Thor Kitchen HRT3618U run on propane?
Not as shipped. It arrives configured for natural gas and the conversion kit is bought separately. Owners who converted to propane report the swap went smoothly with a professional installer.
What cutout does the Thor HRT3618U need?
The opening is 36 inches wide, 24.77 inches deep and 7.3 inches high. Owners note the front of the cabinet base has to be cut to clear the front knob panel.
How many pots fit on the Thor 36 inch rangetop?
One owner reports fitting six 12 inch pots at once, and says all six burners hold full output simultaneously without sputtering.