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Kitchen Appliances

Kitchens are the highest users of electricity in the house.  As kitchen appliances have become bigger and better over the years, separate circuits are becoming more common and, at the very least, it is best to have a minimum of two circuits, one for light fixtures and one or appliances. 

If you live in an order home you may find that your wiring systems are updated and your kitchen wiring may be undersized for the electrical demands of a modern kitchen. It is not uncommon for kitchens to have only two or three circuits for basic appliances such as the refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal on the same circuit for light or power outlets. Generally speaking, however, older wiring systems are allowed to remain in place for simple changes to a kitchen, for example, replacement of flooring or countertops, however if your kitchen is going in for a major overhaul you may be required to bring your kitchen “up to code” which may mean installing extra circuits. 

Millerwatts electricians are experts in understanding the requirements in kitchens including, but not limited to: 

 

  • Refrigerator – as refrigerators become smarter, and can do more than just keeping your food cold, they often are just not “plugged in”. Some refrigerators now are fully connected into the electricals, often requiring a circuit of their own. Millerwatts are the experts in ensuring your fridge is powered ensuring it stays cold and your food fresh, 
  • Range Hoods – Up until the early 2000’s range hoods were plugged in directly to a power board.  But as kitchens get larger, so have range hoods, requiring different kinds of setting up. This is especially true if the oven and cooktops are in separate spaces. Millerwatts are experts in every make and model on the market. 
  • Dishwasher – Not only are dishwashers more and more commonly plumbed into the household, they too are now added directly to the electrical circuits. Millerwatts can work with all trades to get things completed to code. 
  • Oven and Cooktops – These are the heaviest electrical consumers of the household and should always be on their own heavy-duty circuit. Especially since they are often now built in as “part of the kitchen” rather than being separate “oven with cooktop” units.  Also, more and more households are opting to have two or more ovens! This is one of Millerwatts specialties. We know all there is to know about ovens and cooktops and will ensure that the circuit will protect your equipment no matter how big your kitchen is. 
  • Rubbish Disposal – these units under the sink, in the past, were just plugged in to the power outlet, but now, they too are part of the kitchen circuitry. 
  • Air Conditioners – air conditioners are a specialized service with specialized technicians required, however split systems, air-conditioned systems should run on a separate circuit and this is where Millerwatts can help. 
  • Microwave Oven and Small Appliance Circuits. Most other kitchen appliances run through your standard power circuit, however, Millerwatts electricians can check that your kitchen power will meet the needs of the head chef, whoever that might be. 

Give one of the Millerwatts team a call and speak to one of the friendly and knowledgeable customer service team members to learn more about how Millerwatts Richmond can assist you with your electrical kitchen appliance installations.