Top Appliance Tips

When installing electrical appliances, keep in mind that most standard home electrical circuits are on a 120-volt line. Conventional outlets have two places to plug in devices and are called duplex outlets. It's also important to note the quality level of your appliance(s) because the cost for installing more expensive equipment will be higher than for less expensive appliance(s). Appliance Power Requirements Check the power requirements of each appliance. To run major appliances and heavy electrical equipment, you need 220-volt current in the house. And unless your clothes dryer runs on gas, it will require a 220-volt outlet to operate, so it's necessary to upgrade to 220 to handle these and other heavy equipment. Appliance Installation When having an appliance installed, be sure it can be removed easily for service. Flexible hook-ups for dishwashers and gas ranges can make repair jobs less labor intensive. Also, leave extra electric cable when installing electric wall ovens and cooktops. This will minimize the time the technician spends on the job and reduce the cost to you. Click here if you want to install new appliances. Some other appliance installation tips to keep in mind: Dishwashers If your kitchen floor is being tiled, make sure that it is tiled beneath the dishwasher or at least raise its flooring to the same height as the tiles. Once down, there may not be enough clearance to remove the dishwasher for servicing. The only alternative will be to lift the whole countertop off of the cupboards, a needless expense. Read more: http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Appliance-Tips-Every-Homeowner-Should-Know.9441.html#ixzz42fHVdpdF