Kitchen Electrical Work

Kitchens are not just the heart of the home, they’re also a hub for electrical appliances. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters can help you with kitchen electrical work-from installing sockets and switches to upgrading your system. In this blog post, we’ll explore what kitchen electrical work is, how it benefits your property and what happens if you don’t get it done!

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What is kitchen electrical work?

This involves all the electrical appliances in the kitchen, whether they are built-in or portable. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters will install sockets for ovens and hobs as well as switches to control lighting. We can also upgrade your system if it needs upgrading-this might be due to an increase in equipment that you wish to plug into existing circuits (e.g. fridge/freezer)

Benefits of kitchen electrical work

There are many benefits to getting a licensed electrician like Loyalty Kitchen Fitters to do your kitchen electrical work:

• Upgrading is not only safer but can save you money on energy bills too! Upgraded systems allow more efficient use of electricity, which leads to lower costs overall for homeowners.

• Safety first-we follow all current safety regulations and we will not do the work until it’s been signed off by a master electrician.

When is kitchen electrical work not advised?

Before you get started on your new kitchen, ask Loyalty Kitchen Fitters about what they recommend for different types of kitchens. For example,

• A modern open plan room may be better suited to having individual circuits instead of ring mains (circuits that supply power through one cable) due to the number of appliances in use at any given time-this way, if something malfunctions or trips out, only that section loses power rather than an entire circuit, which could affect lighting etc. Another reason why separate circuits are preferable in larger like this is that there isn’t a ‘bus bar’ that connects the earth wires. This way, it is easier for Loyalty Kitchen Fitters to identify where there may be issues.

The types of kitchen electrical work

There are different kitchen electrical work for different appliance types of kitchens. For example, Loyalty Kitchen Fitters provides electrical work for dishwashers but wouldn’t install electric ovens or cooktops because they are different appliances with different power requirements and require separate circuits to be installed.

What is involved in kitchen electrical work?

We start all kitchen electrical work by assessing what is required and how it will be installed. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters then provide a quote based on this. Once the quotation has been accepted, Loyalty Kitchen Fitters install all kitchen electrical work to the highest standards, ensuring safety at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do you stay safe with electricity in the kitchen?

You should always follow the manufacturers’ instructions for using appliances, including unplugging them after each use. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters also recommend that if you are unsure of any part of your installation or wiring, you contact an electrician, which we can arrange for you.
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Is electrical work in a kitchen notifiable?

Yes, there are many regulations surrounding working with electricity, so Loyalty Kitchen fitters would advise hiring professionals who know exactly what they’re doing. Loyalty Kitchen fitters are not only electricians but also kitchen installers, so we can help with any part of your kitchen installation.
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How should kitchens be wired?

Loyalty Kitchen Fitters recommend that you have at least one 13-amp socket or higher for each hob and an extra socket in the center of the worktop over which two hobs would traditionally sit. Loyalty kitchen fitters also recommend having sockets to accommodate future appliances around 30cm above floor level on walls where possible. This is to ensure access when cleaning under cupboards. Loyalty Kitchens advice on positioning sockets always follows BS76788:2008 (the wiring regulations)-Loyalty’s Essex electrician team knows this very well!
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What about plugging appliances into power boards?

If you must use a power board in your kitchen, Loyalty Kitchen Fitters recommends using one with integral safety cut offs which will disconnect all of the outlets on failure – this reduces electrical fires caused by overloaded or faulty appliances and protects against electric shocks. Also, Loyalty Kitchen Fitters recommend using a reputable brand such as Master plug since they have been through rigorous testing schemes so they are proven safe.
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What safety rules must be followed when using electrical appliances in the kitchen?

You must always follow the safety rules as given by Loyalty Kitchen Fitters, and Loyalty’s Essex electrician team knows this very well! It is advised that you use appliances on a separate circuit from other kitchen equipment, such as your oven, dishwasher, or washing machine. Sockets must be positioned at around 30cm above floor level on walls where possible. This ensures access when cleaning under cupboards. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters advise that sockets are always placed following BS76788:2008
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Is it safe to use an extension cord in the kitchen?

Sockets must not be overloaded-if all sockets on one ring (of any distribution board) will need to run off two 13-amp plugs, then Loyalty Kitchen Fitter recommends installing another socket instead – but keep it separate from the other sockets. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters advise that if an extension is required, it should be as short and heavy duty as possible.
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Where should electrical outlets be placed in a kitchen?

The placement of electricity outlets in a kitchen should be carried out according to BS76788:2008 (the wiring regulations). Loyalty Kitchens recommends that you have at least one 13-amp socket or higher for each hob and an extra socket in the center of the worktop over which two hobs would traditionally sit. Loyalty kitchen fitters also recommend having sockets to accommodate future appliances around 30cm above floor level on walls where possible. This is to ensure access when cleaning under cupboards. Loyalty Kitchen Fitters advise that you position sockets always follow BS76788:2008-Loyalty’s Essex electrician team knows this very well!