If you are looking for quality kitchen electrical work, Vegas Kitchens is the company to contact. We have been providing kitchens with all of their electrical needs for many decades. We are a business outfit that takes pride in our work and provides top-quality products at affordable prices.
What is kitchen electrical work?
Kitchen electrical work is the process of adding or updating kitchen appliances and components to the electrical system in your home. Vegas Kitchens can provide quality, safe work for all of your needs.
Why is kitchen electrical work beneficial?
Kitchen electrical work allows you to update an outdated or inefficient appliance with one that works better for your lifestyle. We offer products like refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves and much more!
When should you not consider kitchen electrical work?
When it comes to kitchens many things have to be considered before beginning any type of construction. If a part of the foundation has been replaced recently then we recommend contacting a professional contractor to ensure that everything will go smoothly throughout the installation process.
Another time we don’t advise kitchen electrical work is if you’re planning on selling your home within a year or two. You don’t want to purchase all new appliances and then have to replace them once more when it comes time for the move.
Electrical circuits needed in the kitchen
There are many different types of outlets for appliances like;
Lighting
One of the most essential aspects of your kitchen. You’ll want to ensure that you have enough lighting, but not too much that it becomes blinding or distracting while cooking. We recommend installing under cabinet lights for easy access to the countertop space above them.
Microwave
A microwave is another appliance that also requires its dedicated circuit so this means running new wiring from where your current outlets are over to somewhere suitable next to where you want to put your kitchen microwave.
Oven range
Another item requiring its line since these are usually big appliances that eat quite a bit of energy when in use over an extended time on full power. This can be tricky if you have a gas oven since you will need to install an outlet near the range top, run it under your cabinets and have someone come in to hook up the line for you.
Refrigerator
Most refrigerators come equipped with their circuit boards so this is another case where an electrician will probably just need to install a new outlet by your fridge and wire up the cord properly rather than having to get into all kinds of other components underneath your kitchen cabinets.
Garbage disposal
Garbage disposals usually draw minimal power but require their dedicated line just like any other electrical appliance does. This keeps them safe because if they ever do try using too much energy at once, there’s not going to be enough voltage getting through all of those extra appliances plugged into one cord which could cause either a fire or a smaller electrical shock.
Dishwasher
Dishwashers are usually plugged into the kitchen sink which requires their dedicated line just like any other electrical appliance does. This keeps them safe because if they ever do try using too much energy at once, there’s not going to be enough voltage getting through all of those extra appliances plugged into one cord which could cause either a fire or a smaller electrical shock.
Small appliances
While small appliances, in general, don’t require their dedicated circuit to run, many kitchens have multiple outlets around it so you can plug your mixer and waffle maker right in without needing an extension cord to reach anything else that needs power.
Kitchen electrical safety tips
Be wary of outlets
You should make sure that all of your kitchen outlets are GFCI protected.
Watch your cords
It is a good idea to keep an eye on how many appliances you have plugged into one outlet and make sure they don’t overload it.
Check for quality
When you are purchasing a new appliance, make sure to check the quality. For example, if it has a metal body or frame this is going to be much safer in your kitchen than something plastic which could melt and start a fire.
Learn about electrical fires
To do this, you should read up on common causes of electrical fires in general as well as what they look like when they’re happening so that you can recognize them before anything serious happens.
Test your outlets
You should always test out all of your outlets after doing any work yourself to ensure that everything still works properly and there aren’t any issues with wiring etcetera.
Use extension cords sparingly
Extension cords are for temporary use only and you should never be using them in place of a permanent outlet.
Be careful of water
Water is the bane of electricity and if you want to avoid any issues, it’s important to always be aware of your appliances which might potentially get wet or even unplugging them when they’re not in use.
Unplug appliances
Appliances should always be unplugged after use, even if you’re just doing a quick task in the kitchen.
Keep your kitchen clean
Keeping everything nice and tidy will ensure that there is plenty of room to work around all the appliances, outlets etcetera so it’s easier to keep an eye out on things like cords or potential fire hazards.
Schedule an electrical evaluation
You can’t learn too much about how exactly the kitchen works from just reading up online and something as simple as having us come over could help you immensely when it comes to making sure nothing goes wrong in your home. We are highly trained professionals who know what we are doing better than anyone else!