Electrical Kitchen Services Ideal for Modern Appliance Use

Essential kitchen gadgets that simplify meal and treat preparation are continually invented and improved on. As you load your kitchen up with air fryers, pressure cookers, and single-cup coffee makers, you want to ensure your electrical work is also up to par. Consider a variety of electrical services to help manage your appliance use and avoid any major issues in the long run.

Safety Inspection

When you add new appliances along with current kitchen staples like a refrigerator and range, the load on your electrical system becomes quite large. Before you blow a fuse, consider a full safety inspection for your kitchen. During a safety inspection, an electrician will test out how much power your kitchen generates and if the fuse box can handle the load.

In some cases, you may need an electrical upgrade. The upgrade would split the kitchen into two zones with separate fuses in the fuse box. By cutting the load in half, you wouldn't need to worry about running multiple appliances at the same time or causing a power surge. An electrician will also check outlets for any damage or issues. A loose outlet could cause sparks or a potential fire hazard.

Outlet Upgrade

Not only should you have the outlets inspected for issues, but you should consider outlet upgrades for your home. An outlet upgrade will replace your current outlets and install new ones. Replacement outlets may include surge protection outlets that will automatically shut off if a surge of power occurs.

The surge protection prevents the need for extra power strips or other power supplies. You will save space and have the protection you need to use multiple devices within the kitchen.

Outlet installations will add more space between the outlets and allow you to spread around your appliances. You will have extra space to move around, cook, and keep appliances away from each other. Plus, some of the appliances feature large plugs that could block entry from other plugs. The extra space ensures everything is spread out smoothly.

Exhaust Fan

As you spread your appliances along a kitchen counter, you also spread the access points for steam and smoke. An electrician can install an exhaust fan in a centralized part of the kitchen so the area is not stuffy and so all of the cooking elements will vent correctly. An exhaust fan could hang down from the ceiling or connect to the wall.

A full exhaust fan installation is one of the more intrusive upgrades available to you, and it may require extra construction in the kitchen area. In some cases, an electrician could expand on your current exhaust fan and mount an extra vent without any major structural changes. A full inspection will determine your available options.

Under-Cabinet Lighting Installation

Many of the modern appliances you purchase will go on kitchen counters and under cabinets. The natural shade created by the kitchen appliances and the cabinets themselves could obscure your vision so you can't see how food is cooking or see other details like operational buttons. An electrician can help illuminate the area with under-cabinet lighting.

The lighting will shine directly on your appliances and provide the space with full illumination. If you have a backsplash installed in your kitchen, then the lighting can also help showcase the backsplash area. You also have the option to install a dimmer switch. With a dimmer switch, you can use subtle lighting when you want to because you don't always need the lighting at full power.

For all of your electrical needs in Virginia, contact us at Beckstoffer-Welsh Inc. We will inspect, redesign, and upgrade your kitchen to fit your needs. The upgrades will not only help with any current appliances you have, but it can also accommodate any appliances that may come out in the future.