Why Dedicated Circuits Are Essential for Your Large Appliances
Large appliances often need special dedicated circuits because they require a larger electrical load. Running large appliances on outlets can be dangerous, resulting in flipped circuit breakers or blown fuses.
The Milton Electric team is trained to know which areas of your home require dedicated circuits for large appliances, such as kitchens, laundry rooms, home gyms, and garages.
Large Household Appliances That Need Dedicated Circuits
Some of the most common appliances needing dedicated circuits include:
- Electric Ranges
- Wall Ovens
- Refrigerators
- Microwaves
- Freezers
- Dishwashers
- Garbage Disposals
- Whirlpools, Jacuzzis, Hot Tubs, and Saunas
- Electric Dryers
- Clothes Washers
- Space Heaters
- Furnaces
- Heating and Air Conditioning Units
- Sump Pumps
- Water Heaters
- Water Pumps
- Central Vacuums
- Home EV Charging Stations
Safety Benefits of Having Dedicated Circuits in Your Home
Did You Know? Installing dedicated circuits for large appliances in your home is necessary to meet electrical code requirements.
All homes usually have one or more dedicated circuits installed. However, homeowners frequently overlook the need for additional dedicated circuits when installing new appliances. Without the appropriate dedicated circuits, an appliance will draw more electrical current than it can handle, causing it to overheat. The insulation around the wire can break down or melt, potentially leading to a fire.
When insulation melts away, the electrical current can ignite nearby flammable materials. Circuit breakers are essential in preventing this, as they can instantly detect if an appliance is drawing too much electrical current. To combat this, the breaker will trip, stopping the flow of electricity. Installing dedicated circuits is crucial for ensuring your safety.
Why Your Kitchen Needs a Dedicated Circuit
Did You Know? Kitchens are the most common room that requires additional dedicated circuits.
A kitchen often requires additional dedicated circuits because its appliances are highly electrically demanding. Adding dishwashers and garbage disposals to your kitchen will also require additional circuits. It’s important to remember that smaller outlets, like GFCI outlets, must be installed near countertops or in areas where homeowners can plug in smaller appliances.
Appliance Circuit Installation in the Baltimore-Metro Area
If you are installing additional appliances throughout your home or in your kitchen, reach out to the Milton Electric team today for dedicated circuit installation. In addition, if your circuit breakers frequently trip or you notice flickering lights, our team of electricians will inspect your circuits to identify the underlying issue.