Planning Kitchen Electrics

Planning Kitchen Electrics

If you are renovating your kitchen or perhaps in the process of a full rewire, now is the time to really think and plan your kitchen electrics. Do you know where the cooker will go? Will you need extra sockets for the coffee machine or toaster? Understanding the placement of appliances ahead of electrical work ensures there is no need for later disruptions or messes.

Appliances in the kitchen are becoming more numerous. How often do you find yourself with a new kitchen appliance that you can’t find the space to keep out, or use it? A cheese toastie maker? A blender for the health kicks? Or what about the hugely increased popularity of air fryers? Air fryers are found in most kitchen across the country as people understand the usefulness of quick, easy and efficient cooking. Do you have a socket where you want to place your air fryer? This is an important factor when you are looking at the planning out your new kitchen sockets.

Kitchen Safety

It is important to plan where you would like major appliances to go. One of the major risks and therefore serious considerations for where appliances are placed in the kitchen is proximity to water. The last thing you want is to be carrying water, washing up near, or having water spills around your electrics. Plug sockets for appliances such as microwaves, coffee machines or air fryers must be out of potential splash zones.

Another important element in the kitchen in terms of safety are smoke alarms. Smoke alarms may be an annoyance when you’re cooking and they are set off by a steamy dinner but kitchen fires are one of the most common fires in the household and should not be taken lightly. Sometimes we may be tempted to remove the smoke alarm but this is dangerous and shouldn’t happen.

Hard-wired smoke alarms are a more reliable option as they remove the need for battery changes but they do need to be positioned correctly in the kitchen.

If you are not at the stage of planning your new kitchen but instead are wondering if your current kitchen electricals are safe then it is important to look out for the following issues:

• Repeated tripping of fuses and lights
• Damage to sockets, such as smoke or burn marks
• Overheating sockets
• Buzzing sounds from plugs or wiring

If you are noticing any of these issues, call in your local electrician to ensure your home is safe.

Kitchen upgrades in Axminster

Tyne Electrical Services are your trusted kitchen electrics installers in Axminster and offer unbiased advice as well as reliable and high standard installations. If you need assistance with your kitchen electrics, speak with our friendly electricians.