What Size Breaker Is Needed for Kitchen Appliance ? – From Wurch Electric @ wurchelectric.com

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Refrigerator: dedicated 15-amp circuit
Over-the-range microwave: dedicated 20-amp circuit
Garbage disposal: One 20-amp circuit
Dishwasher: 15-amp circuit
Small appliances: Minimum of two 20-amp circuits

Range Hood

  • The range hood should have its own dedicated 15-amp circuit. It pulls a lot of power and is usually needed when the stove is being used at the same time.

Information that is being provide is for Educational Purpose, Any electric work that is needing to be done, should be done by a Licensed Electrician.

 
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