Factors to Consider for a Successful Cooktop Installation |
Posted: July 23, 2018 |
Whether it's a change of lifestyle, an upgrade, or a try-and-see driven motivation to transform your kitchen, installing a cooktop is a hard task, especially if you're not handy. However, with that said, with comprehensive guide and knowledge, you can be able to do a cooktop installation yourself. But before doing so, it is worth noting the factors to consider for a successful cooktop installation. 1. State Regulations If you're not aware, some states have regulation regarding installation of some appliances like cooktops. This is because if installed wrongly, cooktops have the power to cause massive destruction through fire or even electric shock. To that end, you should enquire whether your state allows DIY cooktop installation and if not, then you need to have an approved electrician help you do the installation. Even when the cooktop is faulty, some states require that an electrician does the appliance repair. For example, Massachusetts. 2. Read the manual No one knows best about an appliance than the manufacturer. So before you start installing your cooktop, it is a good idea to first start by reading the manual to learn how it operates as well as various parts and their functions. If you find this challenging, then you still have the option of hiring appliance repair services to help you do the installation. 3. Consult a technician Again, cooktop installation is not a walk in the park. It's technical and requires some physical handy work. Even so, you need to have some electrical knowledge to be able to do the cooktop installation successfully. In other instances, metalwork and woodwork knowledge comes in handy especially if your kitchen was not built with the space for a cooktop. To that end, hiring a technician or appliance repair services that offer installation services can come in handy. They save you the trouble, time, and mitigate accidents. 4. Choose between gas and electric cooktop Both cooktops are somewhat similar the main difference being the source of energy. However, with gas cooktops, installation is a bit cumbersome than electric cooktops. Also, the initial cost of a gas cooktop is a bit higher than electric cook top, but the cost of running an electric cooktop is higher than a gas cooktop. However, if it's your first time, you'll find that using an electric cooktop requires some getting used to unlike gas cooktops which operates similarly to gas cookers. It is also easier to maintain a certain level of heat with electric cooktop than gas cooktops. With that being said, you can install one that fits your needs best. 5. Installation During installation, you need to understand that not all kitchens can support cooktops and not all cooktops can fit into any kitchen. For instance, if your kitchen countertop is completely filled up with concrete and stone, then there's no way you can have a cooktop that's supposed to be engraved in, as that would require demolishing the kitchen counter, which is a whole nother job. Another thing you need to consider before doing a cooktop installation is the clearance or allowance for the cooktop on your kitchen countertop in case your kitchen has catered for this. The dimensions of cooktops are usually similar but may vary significantly. Checking up whether your cooktop fits into your allowance before doing the cooktop installation will save you the hustle and bustle and disappointments. Measure up the dimensions and know whether they match.
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