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If you have a passion for cooking, stocking your kitchen with appliances will make the cooking experience even easier and more enjoyable. You may also need to rely on the services of an electrician to ensure your kitchen can handle the energy consumption of those appliances. Here are a few of the appliances you’ll need for your kitchen and how an electrician can help you cook more safely.

Electrical Appliances Your Kitchen Needs

Sous Vide

If you’ve ever wondered how restaurants cook foods so evenly without overdoing it, a sous vide machine is the answer. It involves placing food in a vacuum-sealed bag and cooking it in water. These appliances are available for home use and require an electrical source that can process 1,100 watts.

Blender 

ElectricianA blender is useful in a wide range of situations. Some people use it daily to create delicious smoothies, while other people find it helpful for blending ingredients for soups or sauces. Your kitchen outlet will need to provide between 500 to 750 watts for this device.

Food Processor

A food processor is similar to a blender in that it can mix ingredients together, but it can also grind, puree, shred, and slice almost any food. There’s a broad range of models on the market, and their power consumption needs range from 400 to 1,000 watts.

Pressure Cooker

A pressure cooker prepares meats and one-pot meals at a higher temperature, so they finish quickly. Additionally, the condensation created by the high level of heat helps keep meats moist and tender. As might be expected, this type of kitchen appliance requires more energy to operate: 1,000 to 1,300 watts.

How Can an Electrician Help You Cook Safely & Efficiently?

When updating your kitchen with these appliances, make sure your kitchen outlets can handle their electricity needs. Drawing too much power from an outlet can pose a fire risk. 

An electrician can help you determine which outlets would be best to use for each appliance. For instance, using an outlet linked to a circuit that doesn’t supply electricity to many other areas of the home would be best for appliances that consume more power. 

You can also request electrical contracting services to increase the output of electricity to each outlet or the number of outlets in your home.

 

When upgrading your kitchen’s electrical system, turn to AA Electric in Honolulu, HI, for professional help. They’ve provided electrical services to homes and businesses since 1947. To learn more about the services they offer, visit them online. To make an appointment, call (808) 841-4131.

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