Modern Kitchen Electrical Requirements
Today's kitchens demand significantly more electrical capacity than older homes provide. Modern appliances, smart devices, and task lighting require dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, and strategic outlet placement for both safety and convenience.
Current Code Requirements:
- Minimum two 20A small appliance circuits
- GFCI protection on all countertop outlets
- Dedicated circuits for major appliances
- Proper spacing of receptacles (max 4 feet apart)
- Arc-fault protection on lighting circuits
Popular Kitchen Upgrades:
- Under-cabinet LED lighting systems
- Kitchen island power and USB outlets
- Dedicated coffee/beverage station circuits
- Smart switch and dimmer installations
- Pantry and cabinet interior lighting
- Electric range and cooktop upgrades
Kitchen Electrical Services
GFCI Outlet Installation
Code-compliant GFCI outlets for all countertop areas with proper spacing and placement for maximum safety and convenience.
- 20A dedicated circuits
- Tamper-resistant outlets
- USB charging options
- Pop-up counter outlets
Under-Cabinet Lighting
LED under-cabinet lighting systems with dimmer controls for task lighting and ambient kitchen illumination.
- Hardwired LED strips
- Dimmer controls
- Motion sensors
- Color temperature options
Kitchen Island Electrical
Complete electrical service for kitchen islands including outlets, lighting, and appliance connections.
- Island outlet circuits
- Pendant light circuits
- Appliance connections
- Smart switch controls
Appliance Circuits
Dedicated circuits for major kitchen appliances including ranges, dishwashers, disposal, and built-in microwaves.
- 40-50A range circuits
- 20A dishwasher circuits
- 15A disposal circuits
- Microwave dedicated circuits
Smart Kitchen Technology
Electrical infrastructure for smart appliances, automated lighting, and connected kitchen devices.
- Smart switch installations
- WiFi outlet controls
- Voice control integration
- Automated lighting scenes
Beverage Station Wiring
Dedicated electrical service for coffee stations, wine refrigerators, and beverage centers.
- Coffee maker circuits
- Wine fridge connections
- Water filter electrical
- Beverage center outlets
Our Kitchen Remodeling Process
Design Consultation
We review your kitchen plans and discuss electrical needs for appliances, lighting, and outlets to ensure adequate power and placement.
Electrical Planning
Create detailed electrical plan including circuit requirements, outlet locations, lighting design, and panel capacity assessment.
Rough-In Installation
Install new circuits, outlets, switches, and junction boxes before drywall, coordinating with other trades for seamless integration.
Final Connections
Complete all final electrical connections, install fixtures, test all circuits, and ensure everything passes electrical inspection.
Ready to Upgrade Your Kitchen Electrical?
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