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Preparing home-cooked meals gives you more control over what goes into your food, thus allowing for healthier eating. However, many people don’t have sufficient tools to make their kitchen conducive to their inner chef. If you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen to a more functional space, a few key appliances will make life a lot easier. Whether you’re drawing up a shopping list or enlisting a residential electrician to increase the kitchen’s capacity and safety, here’s a closer look at the appliances you need.

What Electrical Appliances Should Your Kitchen Have?

1. Induction Cooktop

Toaster ovens and microwaves can be useful for prepping quick snacks, but you’ll need a modern stove if you’re serious about having more wholesome meals. An induction cooktop is a great kitchen solution that uses a magnetic field instead of flames to heat pots and pans. This enables it to be significantly more efficient than traditional stovetops.

Check with a residential electrician to verify that your kitchen’s electric capacity can handle the unit you’re considering. 7-inch cooktops typically burn up to 1,800 watts. 9-inch cooktops, on the other hand, put out 2,200 to 3,300 watts according to usage.

2. Blender

residential electricianA blender offers many uses in the kitchen, including making healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies in the morning. You can also use it to puree cooked produce to make preservative-free soups. If you’re hosting a party, this appliance can turn you into an instant bartender, whipping up glasses of frozen margaritas. Standard blenders use 300 watts to 500 watts of electricity.

3. Electric Pressure Cooker

This appliance heats food at a high pressure that limits boiling and allows cooking temperatures of over 100°C. Pressure cooking offers a wide range of options, even for beginners, from stews and chili to frittatas and one-pot pasta. Average pressure cookers use up around 1,000 watts, so factor the additional usage into your kitchen design to allow multitasking.

 

If you’re looking for residential electricians to install more outlets in your kitchen, trust Arc Electric Air Conditioning and Heating. Since 1950, the team has served the residents and businesses of Wilder, KY, and the surrounding areas. From electrical installation and repair to a full range of HVAC services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, they can take on any project. Call (859) 441-7161 or visit their website for more information on their services.

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