20 Amazing Stats About Range Cookers
For many, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, and the range cooker is its beating heart. Range cookers such as Everhot, AGA, Bertazzoni and Lacanche represent more than just a way to cook dinner; they are a lifestyle choice, a status symbol, and a marvel of engineering.
But how much do you really know about these culinary heavyweights? From Nobel Prize-winning inventors to paint finishes used on Ferraris, the world of range cookers is full of surprises.
Here are 20 amazing statistics about these cookers from range cooker experts F & R Fornello.
Range Cooker Facts & Trivia
The Big Picture: Market & Value
1. The global range cooker market was valued at approximately $5.54 billion (approx. £4.4bn) in 2024.
It is a massive industry that continues to grow as homeowners look for statement pieces for their kitchens.
2. The market is projected to nearly double, reaching an estimated $9.92 billion by 2032.
This represents a steady annual growth rate of over 7.5%, proving that the appetite for premium cooking is rising worldwide.
3. While a standard built-in oven typically lasts 13–15 years, a high-quality range cooker can last 50 years or more.
In a "throwaway" culture, they remain one of the few appliances you might only buy once in a lifetime.
4. According to a property survey, 38% of people believe that having a range cooker makes a home more desirable to potential buyers.
It’s not just a cooker; it’s a magnet for offers on your property.
Engineering & Performance
5. The world's first range cooker, the "Kitchener," was invented in 1830 by William Flavel in Leamington Spa.
Long before other famous brands existed, this cast-iron invention revolutionized cooking. It was so impressive that it was displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851, where Queen Victoria herself ordered one for Kensington Palace
6. Modern range cookers utilize triple-glazed oven doors to minimize heat loss.
Brands like Bertazzoni use three layers of glass with advanced insulation materials. This not only improves energy efficiency but ensures the outer door remains cool to the touch—a crucial safety feature for families.
7. Devotees claim a heat-storage range cooker replaces the need for a toaster, electric kettle, bread maker, and tumble dryer.
It turns out it’s a multitasker that clears your worktop of clutter, even drying clothes on the rail.
8. Modern range cookers equipped with induction hobs are roughly 74% efficient at transferring energy to heat.
While older gas ranges are about 40% efficient, these modern versions are significantly cheaper to run than their ancestors .
Environment & Lifestyle
9. Statistics show that roughly 60% of owners leave their range cooker on all year round.
Traditionally, range cookers are designed to be always-on, using them as a constant source of ambient heat for the kitchen.
10. Unlike most traditional heat-storage cookers, an Everhot requires no annual servicing.
Whilst gas and oil range cookers often need costly professional maintenance every 6–12 months to check flues and burners, the Everhot is designed to be maintenance-free for life, saving you hundreds of pounds a year.
11. The La Cornue Château series - the "Ferrari" of range cookers - can cost over $100,000 (£75,000+).
Each one is made to order by hand in France, representing the pinnacle of luxury for those with a big budget.
12. Celebrity range cooker owners include Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Jamie Oliver, and even King Charles.
They are a favourite among the rich and famous; it seems you can't be a British national treasure without one.
13. In 2009, a contest discovered a working AGA that had been installed in 1932.
It had been functioning daily for 77 years, a testament to the "buy it once" philosophy.
14. The 90cm width is now the most popular range cooker size in the UK.
While traditional ranges were often huge, the 90cm format has taken over as the industry standard. It is designed to fit the space of two standard 60cm cupboards, making it the easiest upgrade for modern homeowners looking to switch to a range cooker.
15. Range cookers cook with radiant heat, rather than drying convection air like a conventional oven.
Radiant heat helps to ensure food does not get scorched by blowing hot air, preserving vital moisture and nutrients. It is this gentle but intense heat that makes range cookers especially well-suited to the English classic: the Sunday roast.
Brand Spotlights: Bertazzoni, Everhot & Lacanche
16. Bertazzoni applies the finish to their "Professional Series" cookers using the exact same process as the Italian luxury automotive industry.
The paint is applied in 7 layers to ensure it is as durable and vibrant as a Ferrari. This pays homage to their home region of Emilia-Romagna, the land of fast cars and slow food.
17. Bertazzoni has been run by the same family for six generations, spanning over 140 years.
While many appliance brands have been bought out by massive conglomerates, this ensures the original vision of Italian engineering is protected.
18. The Everhot cooker was invented specifically to run off the excess energy generated by a 13th-century water turbine.
The creator, Ossie Goring, wanted a heat storage cooker that utilized the power of Coaley Mill in Gloucestershire, making it a cooker born from renewable energy.
19. Everhot running costs can be as low as £19.76 in the UK per week, roughly half as much as a traditional range cooker.
Thanks to their "ECO" sleep mode (which drops the temperature automatically overnight), a smaller Everhot is widely cited as costing roughly half as much to run as a traditional cast-iron range, consuming approximately 75kWh per week, equating to £19.76 for the Everhot 60, 90i or 100i models when using UK electricity costs as per December 2025.
20. The foundry where Lacanche cookers are made was established in the 15th Century by the Duke of Burgundy.
This site has a history that predates the discovery of America, meaning metal has been worked on that specific site for over 500 years.
Tempted by a Range Cooker? F & R Fornello Can Help!
Range cookers are not just appliances; they are long-term investments in the warmth and value of your home. In a world of disposable technology, their 50-year lifespans and timeless appeal prove that traditional cooking is here to stay.
Whether you are drawn to the vibrant Italian automotive paint of a Bertazzoni, the deep historical roots of a Lacanche, or the renewable energy origins of an Everhot, F & R Fornello can help. We are a range cooker showroom based in Forest Row, East Sussex – just an hour’s drive from London. Get in touch to arrange a visit!
References
Appliance City - Range Cooker Buying Guide