Are Bluestar Ranges Good? A Complete Guide to the Bluestar Appliance Brand
So, you’re curious about Bluestar. You came to the right place! Bluestar is an appliance brand with deep roots in the commercial cooking business. Bluestar builds appliances to deliver commercial cooking power and quality to your home kitchen. They’re a brand with focus. Pro ranges are Bluestar’s specialty, and they’re very good, especially if you crave the powerful cooking burners normally found in restaurant kitchens and commercial settings. In addition, Bluestar is a great brand for wok cooking, small space kitchens, and for households that hire outside catering for home entertaining.
Beyond their awesome cooking ranges, Bluestar appliances include counter depth refrigerators, French-door wall ovens, cooktops, and powerful mixed metal range hoods. Designers love Bluestar because the appliances can be ordered in over 1,000 custom color and trim options. This article will cover the Bluestar brand with a special focus on Bluestar Ranges.
Where to find a Bluestar range?
Bluestar distributes appliances to independent appliance stores throughout the country. At Fuse Specialty Appliances, we sell Bluestar products. We’re here to provide you with expert advice and a good understanding of the available Bluestar appliances and how to incorporate them into your dream kitchen.
Are Bluestar Ranges Good?
Bluestar is a good option for home cooks that want a hard-working stove with a bit of designer flair. Bluestar ranges come in a wide variety of colors and hardware finishes to best match your personal style and kitchen design.
How much is a Bluestar range?
Bluestar offers four different series of ranges. Each level has different features, burner power, customization options, and prices. You can buy a Bluestar range for under $4,000 and up around $20,000 depending on size, series, and customizations.
Who makes Bluestar appliances?
The Bluestar brand was introduced in 2002 as the residential cooking brand by Prizer-Painter Stove Works. Prizer-Painter Stove Works was pioneered in the 1880s and remains dedicated to building cooking ranges until this day. In recent years Bluestar expanded its product line to include refrigeration, rangetops, and ventilation.
Why buy Bluestar appliances?
Bluestar is a commercial inspired cooking brand known for performance, craftsmanship, and customization. It’s dedicated to delivering restaurant inspired cooking power to serious home cooks. Bluestar is known for offering few gadgets but lots of power and versatility. Bluestar ranges are meant for heavy cooking, and they’re built to last. Bluestar offers a robust selection of ranges offering a wide selection of sizes, styles, and prices. Design enthusiasts love Bluestar for the endless color combinations.
Bluestar is a great choice for serious home cooks
- 25,000 BTU burner ranges
- Dual-compressor refrigeration
- Pro-style ventilation
130 years of expertise building high-caliber cooking ranges
- Made in America since 1880
- Exceptionally durable construction
- Commercial-grade materials
Build your own custom color range
- 1,000+ colors and textured finishes
- 10 metal trim options
- Custom cooktop and door configurations
Open burner vs. sealed burner Ranges
Bluestar makes both open burner and sealed burner professional style ranges.
Sealed burners are gas burners that are fully sealed to the cooking surface on the range. The flame on a sealed burner surrounds a burner cap. Most sealed power burners on a pro range can achieve hot temperatures between 18,000 up to 23,000 BTUs. Sealed burners are relatively easy to keep clean as spills and food is contained on the cooking surface.
Open burners are gas burners with a commercial inspired design. Open burners have an open base and rely on air to create additional heat. Open burners are a top choice among home cooks with a restaurant background. They deliver direct heat and can achieve temperatures up to 25,000 BTU. Open burners need to be cleaned periodically as food particles and spills can make their way into the open burner. Many open burner enthusiasts love the performance and find the extra cleaning keeps them accountable.
Who is the Bluestar customer?
Bluestar ranges would work great for many families. It’s clear that Bluestar is a good choice for people who love to cook. With that said, Bluestar offer unique appliances that fit trending consumers’ needs.
Wok Cooking
Bluestar open burner ranges are a great choice if you love cooking with a round bottom wok. Simply flip over the cast iron grate and the design will cradle a round wok. The bottom of the wok will dip lower bringing the hot spot on the wok pan closer to the open burner flame.
Endless Color Combinations
Bluestar offers over 1,000 unique color combinations so you can find a range that best compliments your personal style. If you’re planning to order a custom color range, it’s a good idea to take advantage of Bluestar’s color swatches. It could also come in handy when picking out complimentary finishes like countertops, cabinets, and tile.
Small Space Living
Powerful ranges now come in small packages. If you’re looking for a powerful gas range to fit a small space, consider Bluestar’s 24-inch and 30-inch pro style ranges. Whether you’re renovating an urban apartment or adding an in-law suite to your home, you don’t have to compromise on quality.
Caterer’s Dream Kitchen
Make your home a caterer’s dream kitchen with Bluestar’s professional style ranges, ovens, and refrigerators with enough capacity to fit a full-size sheet pan. If you hire outside catering for your parties, Bluestar kitchen appliances will be their best friend.
Learn More about Bluestar Appliances by Category
Bluestar Platinum Series
Bluestar makes 4 series of professional style ranges. The Platinum series is the top of the line with the most powerful burners and customization options.
- 25,000 BTU PrimaNova™ open burners
- PowR Oven™ for 40% faster preheating
- 1850° infrared broiler
- Available in 1,000+ colors and finishes
Nova Series
Bluestar makes 4 series of professional style ranges. The Nova series offers powerful cooking and many customization options. This series has an option for a stationary built-in grill or griddle.
- 22,000 BTU UltraNova™ open burners
- Choose from all burners or add integrated griddle, charbroiler or French Top
- 1850° infrared broiler
Precious Metals French-Door Ranges
Bluestar makes 4 series of professional style ranges. The Precious Metals series offers commercial French-door oven doors and five unique colors.
- 22,000 BTU UltraNova™ open burners
- Unique French Door for easy loading and unloading
- Five unique colors: Statuary Bronze, Ginger Spice, Enchanted Silver, Enchanted Sand and Matte Black
Culinary Series Open Burner Ranges
Bluestar makes 4 series of professional style ranges. The Culinary series offers commercial quality cooking at an affordable price.
- Available in stainless steel only
- Integrated wok cooking - no wok ring needed
- Extra-large convection oven with 1850° infrared broiler that accommodates a full size 18" x 26" commercial baking sheet
- Restaurant style 15,000 BTU Nova™ open burners
- Precise 130° simmer burner
Culinary Series Sealed Burner Ranges
Bluestar makes 4 series of professional style ranges. The Culinary series sealed burner is Bluestar's newest collection offering commercial quality cooking in an easy-to-clean design.
- 4 sealed burners for maximum cooking area. Powerful 21,000* BTU burners and a precise 5,000 BTU simmer burner
- Convection oven fits commercial size sheet pans with an 1850° commercial-grade infrared broiler
- Available in 1,000+ colors and finishes plus 10 metal trims
Wall Ovens
- Extra-large oven with True European Convection
- Built-in artisan baking stone with precision temperature control
- Eco-friendly Continu Clean feature continuously clean the oven cavity
- Commercial-grade intense 5,000 watt Infrared broiler
- Available in 1,000+ colors and finishes, plus multiple door options
Cooktops (Gas / Induction)
- Open burner gas cooktops have all the signature features of a BlueStar rangetop, with burner temperatures from simmer to sear.
- Our advanced induction cooking technology features exceptional speed and control with a 5,500 watt induction burner.
Bluestar Refrigeration
- Stainless Steel Interiors
- Dual Compressors
- Oversized 22.4 cu. ft. Capacity
- Fit Commercial Size Sheet Tray: Refrigerator/Freezer
- Heavy Duty Construction
- Ramp-on LED Lighting
- 1,000+ Color Options
- Automatic Ice Maker
Bluestar Customizable Vent Hoods
Make your vision a reality! The Bluestar team is ready to help – from the beginning sketch to the final install. With 1,000+ colors, 10 metal finish options, and thoughtful extras like strapping and rivets, design the hood of your dreams for the ultimate statement kitchen!
Abbaka Series Hoods
- Fully customizable design
- Includes brushed stainless steel strapping & rivets
- Enhanced visibility with dimmable LED lighting
- Stainless baffle filters seamlessly remove for dishwasher safe cleaning
- Professional grade smoke removal
Wall Hoods
- Professional-grade performance with three exhaust settings and new Boost feature
- Whisper quiet operation
- Heavy duty, commercial grade materials
- Dimmable LED lighting
Built-In Hoods
- Professional-grade performance with three exhaust settings and new Boost feature
- Whisper quiet operation
- Stainless baffle filters seamlessly remove for easy dishwasher cleaning
Are there any drawbacks?
Bluestar is a brand with focus and direction. They’re built to give residential kitchens commercial grade tools and a wide variety of styles. Compared to the other luxury brands, Bluestar does not offer nearly as much product variety, or tech-forward features. The interesting thing is that Bluestar is not trying to be Sub Zero or Thermador. Rather, they’re sticking to their commercial roots offering different features than the luxury appliances users are used to.
Open burner ranges are very powerful and deliver many benefits but also present their challenges. Open burners can be a challenge for some home cooks, especially at lower temperatures. Bluestar ranges require manual cleaning. The ranges do not offer a self-cleaning oven option. Furthermore, the open burner design is fantastic for achieving high temperatures but is also more manually intensive to clean.
Bluestar fridges offer many options for customization including over 1,000 color combinations and are built for capacity. However, Bluestar does not offer a panel-ready refrigerator, a common trend for many upscale kitchens. In addition, at this time Bluestar only offers 36-inch freestanding and built-in refrigerators. Hopefully in the future Bluestar comes out with a wider variety of refrigerator sizes and styles.
Top Bluestar appliances 2020
Bluestar Platinum Series 60-inch pro range
- Powerful 25,000 BTU burners PrimaNova ™ burners deliver an intense 25,000 BTU flame for maximum high, concentrated heat, perfect for achieving unmatched searing and ultra-rapid boil.
- The revolutionary PowR Oven™ technology allows for faster preheating of the oven and 30% increase in heat efficiency. Combined with the unique convection oven system, an extra-large oven capacity, and professional grade 1850-degree infrared broiler the Platinum™ series delivers restaurant quality results.
- Infrared Broiler produces 1850 degrees F of intense, searing heat close to the burner while effecting a gentler broiling for foods placed farther away. The broiler is fully recessed into the oven’s top to create maximum cooking space.
- 2 extra-large ovens that will accommodate full-size 18’’x26’’ commercial baking sheets. The convection fan system combined with the cavity design of the oven provides incredibly even heat distribution for precise baking results.
Bluestar 30’’ French door double wall oven
- Powerful 2,500 watt bake element and intense 5,000 watt infrared broiler provide restaurant-quality results every time. The 1,800 watt heat assist element in the rear of the cavity means faster preheating and less time waiting.
- In Stonebake™ mode, create perfectly crisp breads and pizzas at home. The built-in artisan baking stone is equipped with a precise temperature probe that delivers restaurant-quality results every time. This professional-style baking stone comes standard with every electric wall oven.
- Eco-friendly Continu Clean™ works every time the oven is ON to help keep it cleaner without harsh chemicals or extreme temperatures. As needed, use the speedy Self Clean cycle.
Bluestar Salamander Broiler
- The four-position, adjustable grilling rack delivers perfect results, from “Pittsburgh-rare” steaks, to crispy chicken, to delicately broiled crab cakes, with cooking time virtually cut in half.
- Two independently controlled 11,000 BTU infrared ceramic burners
- 215 square inches of cooking space
- Large removable heavy-duty grilling rack
Bluestar 48’’ Chimney-Style Wall Hood
- BlueStar® hoods combine heavy-duty handcrafted construction with a seamless design for unparalleled durability, form, and function. Many styles also offer the option of top or rear exhaust to fit perfectly into your kitchen design.
- BlueStar® hoods feature the largest capture area in the industry to remove smoke, odors, and grease from the air. When combined with the ideal blower, your hood will provide the most efficient venting system possible.
- Vent hoods provide optimal exhaust with whisper-quiet operation. They also give you the option of choosing between multiple blower options to fit any kitchen design.
Bluestar 36’’ Bottom Mount Built-In Refrigerator
- Dual compressors and evaporators provide optimum food preservation in both the refrigerator and freezer. Fresh food enjoy moist and cold air in the freezer, and frozen foods last longer with dry, frigid air in the freezer. The result: longer, lasting fresh and frozen foods – and no chance of odors circulating in between.
- A fully extending tray that fits a full commercial sheet pan. The full extension tray is the perfect compliment to your BlueStar range. The extra-large freezer also accommodates a commercial size sheet on top of the bottom bin.
- Extra-large fully extending drawers are soft close and provide limitless storage. Located near the evaporator, these glass and metal drawers provide temps a few degrees colder than the rest of the refrigerator for maximum freshness. Each drawer is illuminated with soft bright LED lighting.