Appliance Installation
You may be considering replacing some or all of your appliances. If you plan to do a simple replacement of a unit such as a refrigerator or stove with a similar size unit that uses the same energy or fuel source, it can be simple.
If you plan to replace the appliances, especially a stove with a different size unit that may use different fuel sources such as gas or electric, it can get a little trickier.
Installing Ranges, Ovens and Cook tops
The two major questions to ask yourself for this part of the remodel are….
- What is the fuel source, gas or electric?
- Where is the appliance going to be installed, free standing, in an island or in a row of base cabinets?
It’s pretty common to go from gas to electric. Running a new power or fuel line to a kitchen or utility room isn’t as difficult as you might imagine. It’s probably best to hire a professional. Doing this work while the kitchen is being renovated is probably best as the walls and floor will be easier to access. This is important if you need to pull a new circuit through the wall for an electric range or oven.
It may be difficult for your homes electrical service to handle several new appliances. Have an electrician or the electric company take a look at your main electric panel. You may have to upgrade to circuit breakers if your home has fuses. If you have circuit breakers in your home currently, you may be able to add appliances without increasing the amperage to the home. The medium amperage for a medium size home is 100amps of power. Most new homes have 150-200 amp service that allows the addition of appliances including a stove.
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