Hard Wire or Plug In

[CitadelBlue]

Not garage related but an install question for the Kitchen. Are kitchen dishwashers and garbage disposals now plugged in vs hardwired?. If so what's the reason other than code? I'm in northern VA..

 

[sberry]

Does it come with a plug? Some have big heaters, may want a dedicated hard wire.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I put a plug on the one I installed at my daughter's house. I think I used a 14 gauge, molded end, 5' "whip". All hard wiring in the kitchen was 12 gauge 20A.

I also put a whip on the microwave/range hood combo.

 

[dw1]

Not garage related but an install question for the Kitchen. Are kitchen dishwashers and garbage disposals now plugged in vs hardwired?. If so what's the reason other than code? I'm in northern VA..

The reason is to have a disconnecting means at the appliance if servicing. Article 422-33 (A)

 

[Professur]

If hard wired, I'd want a cut off switch within reach of the junction box.

 

[MattN03]

My dishwasher is hardwired, but the garage disposal plugs into an outlet under the sink.

 

[Zeke]

If you use a cord get an appliance cord. They are mostly 12 ga. and come with a connector on the ground.

 

[sberry]

yes, I forget that little pesky switch.

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

If you use a cord get an appliance cord. They are mostly 12 ga. and come with a connector on the ground.

Definitely use an appliance cord,they need to be gfi protected now also if its a new install/replacement.

 

[Mustang51js]

If hard wired you need a breaker lockout on the breaker

 

[sberry]

Or a service switch.