Installing a new kitchen at your Hereford home often means that you will need to consider a kitchen rewire too.
Rewiring your kitchen gives you the opportunity to make the electrical installation in the kitchen work for you. Rather than having to fit your new designs around the limitations of the existing system, you can upgrade your electrical system and create the ultimate chef’s kitchen - complete with all the gadgets you want! ElectricsFixed are your local, qualified electricians in Hereford. Highly experienced in kitchen rewires, we can help you make the kitchen of your dreams a reality.
Why do I Need to Rewire my Kitchen?
A modern kitchen will feature far more electrical appliances than an older kitchen. Multiple ovens, warming drawers, dishwashers, and wine fridges are all commonly installed as part of a new kitchen design. These appliances all create additional demands on your electrical system. If your wiring is 15 to 20 years old, then rewiring your kitchen will be advised. This is because electrical wiring has an average lifespan of 25 years whilst a kitchen is often in situ for 20 years. Rewiring will give you peace of mind that your wiring will not fail in the near future and that you won’t have to cause damage to your new kitchen to fix it.
Planning a Kitchen Rewire
When you are planning a new kitchen for your Hereford home it can be tempting to purely focus on colour choices and cabinet styles. To ensure your new kitchen meets its full potential, you also need to consider whether your electrical system is up to the challenge. Choosing a registered, qualified and experienced electrician to assist you with your project will ensure the best result. They will take care of all the electrical planning leaving you to focus on the fun parts of the design!
Your electrician will ask you several questions to help them plan the designs for rewiring your kitchen. They will want to know what electrical equipment you plan on including and encourage you to think about where sockets and lights will be placed. Taking the time to consider how you plan to use your new kitchen can really pay dividends later. You won’t find yourself struggling to see when preparing food as your lighting will be in the right place and your sockets will be exactly where you want to put your gadgets. It is best to consult your local electrician early on when planning a new kitchen, their will use their experience to help you see possibilities and problems you may not have otherwise considered.
Your electrician will also want to ensure your fuse board can handle the additional demands your new kitchen will place upon it. It will need to meet current safety standards and your electrician may need to add additional protective devices to satisfy building regulations. If your current fuse board is unsuitable, your electrician may advise a fuse board upgrade as part of your kitchen rewire. It is important that the electrician you select to rewire your kitchen is registered, as electrical work is notifiable under Part P of the building regulations. As such, your local building control office must be notified upon completion of the works. Only a registered electrician may do this.
ElectricsFixed are your local, reliable electrician in Hereford. As fully qualified, NAPIT registered electricians we have the skills, knowledge and experience to expertly rewire your kitchen. If you are planning on upgrading your kitchen in Hereford, contact us today.
