Wiring an Electric Stove

What size wire should be used for an electric stove? How to Wire a Stove and Outlet, Selecting the Wire Size for an Electric Stove.

Circuit Wiring for an Electric Stove
Electrical Question: What size wire should be used for an electric stove?

I am doing some electrical work in a kitchen and I need help with the circuits.

• What size wire is safe for an electric stove and which outlet can be used?
• Can a garbage disposal, dishwasher and refrigerator have same power source?

This electrical question came from: Flora in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Dave’s Reply:
Thank you for your electrical question.

How to Wire a Stove

Application: Wiring a Kitchen 240 Volt Circuit for a Stove.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced, Best installed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, electric drill, auger bits and extension cord.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and install electrical circuit wiring.
Precaution: Identify the panel circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring. Working in an electric panel is dangerous due to arc flash hazards and the possibility of electric shock.
Notice: Installing additional circuit wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.

Selecting the Wire Size for an Electric Stove

• The wire size for an electric stove circuit will depend on the exact stove that will be installed and if the circuit wire selected will be copper or aluminum.
• The wire tables may be used to determine the electrical wire for the stove that will be installed.
• The garbage disposal and the dishwasher may share a dedicated 20 amp 120 volt circuit.
• The standard refrigerator must have a dedicated 15 amp 120 volt circuit.

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• Fully Described Electric Range Installation with a typical 220 Volt electric power cord wiring system.
• You may find yourself with either a 3-wire or 4-wire electric range. Lets look at how the electric range is wired and what to do if your cord does not match the plug.

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Electrical Wire for the Home

Complete listing of electrical wire types and parts used for home projects with electrical code information serves as selection guidelines.

More about Wiring a Dishwasher and Disposal

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Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher Wiring

Fully explained dishwasher disposal wiring diagrams with pictures for wiring the outlet that serves a dishwasher and a garbage disposal. One very important element can be easily overlooked as you will see in these pictures.

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