New Kitchen - wiring questions

[carla99]

Ok, guys, I’m new to this so please don’t beat me up. My cousin is an electrician but sometimes I wonder how “good” he is. Here’s the deal. I am getting my kitchen redone. I have all of my walls open. My questions are: 1) Is it necessary to follow all of the manufacturer’s suggestions of using dedicated lines for everything. For instance, can I put an oven and refrigerator on the same circuit? Can I put a microwave and regular receptacle on the same circuit? If no to either question, can I join any of my kitchen appliances/receptacles to the same circuit. I will be getting a gas range and maybe/probably a convection microwave. The only appliance I currently have is my sidebyside LG refrigerator (don’t know the amps) and it says to put it on its own circuit but I’ve seen some of you on this forum state that it’s not necessary. Just need some help :).

[speedypetey]

Well, there are a lot of rules and even more rules of thumb.

Here is what I would/must do:

- Refer, dedicated circuit. 15A or 20A depending on the unit.
- DW, dedicated 15A circuit. If a disposal is also installed I would share a 20A circuit for both.
- Microwave, dedicated 20A circuit if in a dedicated space or fixed in place (as in an "over the range" unit).
- Gas range, a receptacle behind the range off one of the counter circuits.
- Standard range hood, on the lighting circuit.
- ANY electric cooking appliance, dedicated circuit according to the specs or code.

The kitchen is the most circuit heavy room in the house by far.

[wecker20]

Need to get informed with all the codes in your area. Some areas, a fridge doesn't require a dedicated circuit. But, most fixed objects (except the gas range) require a dedicated circuit. I ran all 12/2 20 amp for everything in the kitchen with four circuits. Counter plugs(2), wall plugs(1), and a diswasher plug(1). Fridge didn't require a dedicated. My microwave isn't fixed but will be on a counter with only two outlets that are on a 20a circuit.