Understanding Dedicated Circuits
Every electrical circuit in your home is safeguarded by a breaker or fuse. Small appliances typically operate on 15-amp circuits, while medium-sized appliances like hair dryers and toasters require 20-amp circuits. However, heavy-duty appliances demand more power and necessitate dedicated circuits with their own circuit breakers. These circuits prevent overloading and protect your electrical system from damage.
Common Appliances that Need Dedicated Circuits
When it comes to electrical safety in your home, using dedicated circuits for specific appliances is crucial. A dedicated circuit is essentially a circuit that supplies power to only one appliance, preventing it from sharing the circuit with other appliances. This is particularly important for heavy-duty appliances that consume a significant amount of power. When multiple appliances share the same circuit, it can overload the circuit, causing tripped breakers or blown fuses. In worst-case scenarios, overloaded circuits can also lead to electrical fires.
Here’s a list of common household appliances that typically require dedicated circuits for safe and proper operation:
- Space Heater
- Electric Range
- Wall Oven
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Garage Door Opener
- Kitchen Countertop Toaster
- Toaster Oven
- Heating & Air Conditioning Units
- Furnace
- Water Heater
- Garbage Disposal
- Garage Outlets For Power Equipment
- Sump Pump
- Water Pump
- Central Vacuum
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi/Hot Tub/Sauna
- Air Purifiers
If you’re unsure whether an appliance in your home needs a dedicated circuit, consult with the pros at Kanon Electric! We can assess your electrical system and advise you on the best course of action to ensure the safety of your home and your appliances.
Why Dedicated Circuits Matter
Failing to provide dedicated circuits for heavy-duty appliances can lead to:
- Tripped breakers: Dedicated circuits can prevent overloading and minimize interruptions. So, say goodbye to the frustration of constantly resetting your circuit breaker!
- Blown fuses: In homes with fuse boxes, overloaded circuits will causes fuses to blow.
- Overheated wires: Overloaded circuits can cause wires to overheat, significantly increasing the risk of electrical fires. Dedicated circuits prevent this by ensuring each appliance has its own power source.
- Loss of power: Dedicated circuits provide a steady and reliable power supply to your appliances, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Circuit breakers protect your home by interrupting the electrical flow when the amperage exceeds the breaker’s rating. For instance, a 100-amp breaker will trip if the amperage surpasses 100 amps.
Kanon Electric: Your Dedicated Circuit Experts in Tacoma, WA and the Surrounding Areas
Ensure your home or business operates safely by contacting Kanon Electric to install the necessary dedicated appliance circuits. Our electricians will assess your needs and recommend the best solutions. At Kanon Electric, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We guarantee your complete satisfaction with our work. Contact us today at 253-302-8199 to learn more about dedicated circuits and schedule an appointment. You can also contact us online here.