Articles about Range

Wiring a New Electric Range to an Old Circuit

By Dave Rongey

Jerry in Colorado asks: Our kitchen range has died and we are purchasing a new electric range. Is our existing circuit wiring going to work?

Tags: electric range, electrical connection, ground wire, junction box, kitchen range, panel box, power supply, residential electrical wiring, wire a cord

Wiring for an Electric Range Circuit

By Dave Rongey

How should I wire my electric range? How to Wire an Electric Range Circuit: Electric Circuit Requirements for a Kitchen Range.

Tags: 240 volt 50 amp, 50 amp range, 6/3 range wire, 8/3 range wire, electric range, how to wire a range, how to wire range, kitchen range circuit, range circuit, wiring range circuit

Wire Connections for a Kitchen Range

By Dave Rongey

How to Wire a Kitchen Range: Ground Strap Connection and Wiring Configuration, Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system.

Tags: green and white wire, ground strap, kitchen range, kitchen range power cord, wiring kitchen range

Wire Connections for 3-Wire Range Cords

By Dave Rongey

How are the wires connected to an electric range? Wire Connections, 220 and 240 Volt Range Cord.

Tags: 3-wire cord, 3-wire range, 3wire range cord, cord wiring, flat cord ground wire, how to wire a range, range cord, range cord wiring, wiring electric range

Range Circuit Wiring and 3-Wire Outlets

By Dave Rongey

How to Connect an Electric Range Cord: Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 or 240 Volt electric power cord wiring system, You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric range cord.

Tags: 220, 3wire cord, 3wire range receptacle, 4wire cord, cord, how to electrical wiring, how to wire range cord, kitchen, oven, range, range neutral wire, Range outlet

Why Stovetop Controls Are In The Back

By Dave Rongey

Electric Stove Top Features and Safety Concerns – There is one safety feature that I believe it helps with and that is keeping the knobs out of the reach of children who would normally be able to turn on the burners which could lead to a number of hazards.

Tags: electric range, electric wiring, front controls, kitchen stove, stove safety

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.