Pros
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Useful smart features
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True-convection oven
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Excellent baking performance
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Effective air fryer mode
Cons
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Air fryer basket not included
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Slow pre-heat
About the LG LRGL5825F Freestanding Gas Range
The LG LRGL5825F features a versatile and spacious rangetop.
- Dimensions: 29 7/8” W x 46 1/2" H x 28 7/8" D
- Capacity: 5.8 cubic feet
- Finishes: Black stainless steel, stainless steel
- Number of burners: 5
- Number of oven racks: 2
- Number of oven rack positions: 7
- Oven features: Bake, Broil, Air Fry, Proof, Easy & Self Clean, Convection Bake, Convection Roast Keep Warm, Frozen Meal, Slow Cook, Favorite
- User manual: LG LRGL5825F
What we like
Amazing, even baking across multiple racks
We were pleasantly surprised with the LRGL5825F’s competent air fryer mode.
The LRGL5825F has an excellent oven that will keep even the fussiest baker happy. Our tests showed impressive consistency and baking evenness when using the standard and convection settings.
To test the oven evenness, we baked a few batches of cookies using the standard and convection oven modes. Both the standard and convection bake settings resulted in perfectly even cookies.
We cooked two batches of cookies simultaneously using the upper and lower rack. Although the cookies baked on the lower rack were slightly darker, overall there was little noticeable difference between the trays.
The air fryer mode works well
Air fry modes are increasingly common in modern ranges, and the LRGL5825F comes equipped with a no-preheat air fryer function.
In many cases, we have found that the built-in air fryer mode underperforms when compared with the standard bake setting. We were pleasantly surprised that the LRGL5825F features a pretty competent air fryer mode.
We cooked a batch of french fries using both the standard bake setting and the range’s air fryer mode. The fries cooked using the standard bake were undercooked. On the other hand, the fries cooked using the air fryer setting were cooked through with only a few burnt edges.
What we don’t like
The oven takes a while to preheat
Gas ranges are generally quicker to preheat than electric ones, but the LRGL5825F proved the exception with its sluggish preheat. The range took, on average, 9 minutes to reach 350°F in both the standard and convection bake settings. That’s considerably slower than the 7 minutes we expect from a good gas oven.
The air fry tray has to be purchased separately
We were impressed with the air fry mode, so we were disappointed to discover that the air fryer tray isn’t included and must be purchased separately.
This is by no means a deal-breaker as the LRGL5825F, for the most part, justifies its price, but it is still an odd omission.
Warranty
The LG LRGL5825F has a one-year limited warranty for parts and labor, which is standard for most ranges.
What owners are saying
The LG LRGL5825F has an average 4.6-star user rating out of 5 across four major retailers. Users like the easy-to-remove and clean grates and air fryer mode. The vast majority of reviews are positive, but the few negative reviews take issue with oven interior chipping after using the self-clean mode.
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Should you buy the LG LRGL5825F freestanding gas range?
Yes
The LG LRGL5825F is an ideal choice for any home-baking enthusiast in the market for an affordable gas range. We were impressed with the oven's baking evenness and air fryer mode.
While the InstaView is a little gimmicky, we found the smart features like remote temperature and time monitoring to be genuinely helpful. The only major downside is the slow preheating; however, we’re willing to look past it when the oven does a great job in other areas.
As an alternative, check out the Samsung NX58K9500WG, the current winner of the best overall seat in our Best Gas Ranges list; it has five sealed burners on top and the oven is a baker's delight featuring a true convection fan.
If you’re in the market for a freestanding gas range and could do without the smart tech, the GE JGB735SPSS is a feature-lite range that offers a similarly impressive oven and is available for less than $1,000.
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Aside from reviewing ovens and cooktops, James moonlights as an educational theatre practitioner, amateur home chef, and weekend DIY warrior.
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