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Utility Considerations
in Kitchen Remodeling
By PAUL GWILLIAM, a Diamond Certified Expert Contributor
hen having your kitchen remodeled,
one thing you’ll need to think about is
utilities, particularly in relation to the
appliances you’re planning to use. Here are some
things to consider:
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Power requirements/specifications
Besides deciding between gas- and electric-powered
appliances, you’ll need to assess the power
requirements and specifications of the appliances
you select. For instance, if you plan to have gas
appliances, will they run on natural gas or liquid
propane? Or, if you plan to have electric appliances,
will they require 110 volts of power or 220 volts?
When shopping for new appliances during a kitchen remodel, it’s
important to consider your options in terms of utilities. Photo:
Asien's Appliance, Inc. (2016)
Water connections
You’ll also need to consider which appliances require
connections to water. Obviously, your dishwasher will
need one, but you’ll need additional connections if
your refrigerator has a water dispenser or icemaker.
Placement
Make sure the placement of appliances is correct in
regard to their required utility connections. You don’t
want to have to install your appliances a second time
because they ended up in the wrong spot.
Paul Gwilliam is a longtime veteran of the home
appliance industry and owner of Asien’s Appliance,
Inc., a Diamond Certified company since 2002.
He can be reached at (707) 874-8923 or
[email protected].
In addition to deciding between gas- and electric-powered
appliances, you’ll need to consider their particular power requirements
and specifications. Photo: Asien's Appliance, Inc. (2016)
Another utility consideration when choosing appliances is how many
additional water connections you'll need. Photo: Asien's Appliance,
Inc. (2016)
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