Appliances, Power, and Ventilation Commercial equipment is on a grander scale than home equipment. Ranges for commercial kitchens are heavier and more durable, as they will be in constant use. The use much more energy, both gas and electricity, and require a different type of professional installation.

If you have kids, a pet, or are just clumsy in the kitchen, you might want to think twice before installing commercial equipment. While residential models are specifically designed with safety in mind, manufacturers of commercial pieces expect them to be used by trained professionals.