The Thor Kitchen HRT3618U is a 36-inch, six-burner freestanding gas cooktop with sealed burners, an ENERGY STAR certification, and stainless steel construction at $1,077. Its 4.4-star rating from 227 buyers reflects genuine satisfaction with a pro-style unit that earns its higher price point.
Serious home cooks and those who entertain regularly and need the capacity of six burners across a 36-inch surface. The ENERGY STAR designation and freestanding design also suit buyers who want flexibility in placement without being locked into a drop-in cutout.
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Cooks who only need a standard four or five-burner layout, or those working within a strict kitchen remodel budget, will find the $1,077 price difficult to justify. The 90-pound weight also makes this a commitment: repositioning it later is not a casual task.
Fuel type Gas
Heating Sealed
Burners / elements 6
Installation Freestanding
Width 36.0 in
Color Stainless Steel
Priced 219% above the category median ($337.41 across 42 tracked models)
Burners / elements of 6 - higher than 97% of the 44 models we track
Width of 36.0 in - wider than 79% of the 44 models we track
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 227 owner ratings
Popularity3.5/5
227 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other kitchen ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, range hoods and microwaves we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
At 36 inches wide and 90 pounds, the HRT3618U is a substantial piece of equipment. Six sealed gas burners spread across that width give ample room to run large pots alongside multiple skillets simultaneously, which is the main case for stepping up to six burners over the more common five.
Sealed burners keep spills confined around the burner base rather than letting them fall into an open burner bowl, making cleanup considerably easier after a busy cooking session. The freestanding installation means it sits on legs rather than dropping into a countertop cutout, which gives placement flexibility but does mean it occupies floor space.
The ENERGY STAR certification is notable for a gas cooktop, indicating it meets efficiency standards beyond baseline. At $1,077, it lands in the mid-range of pro-style residential cooktops. The 4.4-star average from 227 reviews is a credible signal that buyers at this price level are getting what they paid for.
Pros
Six sealed burners give maximum cooking capacity on a 36-inch surface
ENERGY STAR certified for gas cooktop efficiency
Stainless steel construction at a pro-style build quality
Freestanding design allows flexible placement without a countertop cutout
4.4-star average from 227 reviews supports the value at this price
Cons
90-pound weight makes installation and repositioning a two-person job
$1,077 price is a significant investment above entry-level six-burner options
Freestanding format means it takes up floor space rather than integrating flush into the counter
Specifications
Fuel type
Gas
Heating
Sealed
Burners / elements
6
Installation
Freestanding
Width
36.0 in
Color
Stainless Steel
Dimensions
27 X 36 X 7 In
Weight
90.0 lb
Voltage
120 Volts
ENERGY STAR
Yes
Performance notes
Six sealed gas burners on a 36-inch freestanding cooktop provide full multi-pot cooking capacity. Sealed burners are a practical advantage for maintainability: spills stay on the surface rather than contaminating the burner interior. The 36-inch width provides enough lateral spacing that large pots on adjacent burners do not crowd each other. Gas heating responds immediately to control adjustments, which suits cooking techniques that require quick transitions between high heat and a low simmer. The freestanding configuration at 27 x 36 x 7 inches positions the burner grates at a comfortable working height.
What buyers say
At 227 reviews and 4.4 stars, the HRT3618U has enough verified buyer feedback to take the rating seriously. Buyers at the $1,000-plus price tier tend to have higher expectations, so a 4.4 average at that volume indicates the unit consistently delivers on its pro-style positioning. The ENERGY STAR credential and sealed-burner design appear to resonate with buyers looking for durability and practicality alongside performance.
Is the Thor Kitchen HRT3618U compatible with propane?
Thor Kitchen freestanding cooktops in this class are often sold for natural gas use with a propane conversion available separately. Verify the current listing for conversion kit inclusion or availability before purchasing for a propane setup.
What does freestanding installation mean for this cooktop?
Freestanding means the unit stands on its own legs and does not require a countertop cutout. It can be positioned against a wall or in an island location with appropriate gas and electrical connections, but it will not sit flush with adjacent countertop surfaces the way a drop-in model would.
Why does a gas cooktop have an ENERGY STAR rating?
ENERGY STAR has extended its certification to certain gas cooking appliances that meet efficiency thresholds for heat transfer and combustion. On this unit, it indicates the burners transfer heat to cookware more efficiently than baseline models, which can reduce fuel consumption over time.
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