I have read a previous thread from 2 years ago about whether or not to hardwire or install a range cord and outlet. My current situation is that I've already hardwired my electric free standing range and after 5 years it finally died. I believe it had a fault in the circuit board of the range. The contact wires show no sign of corrosion, in fact the house to range connections look great. There is obvious smoke residue at the top where the circuit board is. I was told it would be safer to install a range cord and a surface mount outlet. My range is only about 5 years old (not under warranty). I ordered a new range and would like it to be easy by simply hard wiring it again. IS IT STILL A GOOD PLAN?
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I have read a previous thread from 2 years ago about whether or not to hardwire or install a range cord and outlet. My current situation is that I've already hardwired my electric free standing range and after 5 years it finally died. I believe it had a fault in the circuit board of the range. The contact wires show no sign of corrosion, in fact the house to range connections look great. There is obvious smoke residue at the top where the circuit board is. I was told it would be safer to install a range cord and a surface mount outlet. My range is only about 5 years old (not under warranty). I ordered a new range and would like it to be easy by simply hard wiring it again. IS IT STILL A GOOD PLAN?
How are you dealing with the required disconnect? Circuit breaker lock accessory, or a disconnect within sight of the appliance?
nadogail
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The cord from my range and the plug into the receptacle mounted in the wall serve as the disconnect.
I have read a previous thread from 2 years ago about whether or not to hardwire or install a range cord and outlet. My current situation is that I've already hardwired my electric free standing range and after 5 years it finally died. I believe it had a fault in the circuit board of the range. The contact wires show no sign of corrosion, in fact the house to range connections look great. There is obvious smoke residue at the top where the circuit board is. I was told it would be safer to install a range cord and a surface mount outlet. My range is only about 5 years old (not under warranty). I ordered a new range and would like it to be easy by simply hard wiring it again. IS IT STILL A GOOD PLAN?
You should cord and plug connect it. It's likely code , depending on your jurisdiction. But more importantly the 'free removal and installation" the big appliance retailers offer only works if they can plug it in. They won't switch the hard wiring. So that means you have to already have to have it pulled out and disconnected for them to remove the old one, and they will leave the new one not hooked up. I'm a master electrician, so I do all my own work, but not everyone can, or wants to.
wyliesdiesels
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cord and plug connected is the way to go for a range, cooktop, disposal and D/W
cord and plug connected is the way to go for a range, cooktop, disposal and D/W
I should have said the same, cord & plug connected appliances make life easy, but since he was talking about hard wiring it...........
Terry D
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There is a reason codes are written they way they are. Put it on a cord and plug. I have seen ranges hardwired with NM-b, not a good idea. #8 or #6 MC cable is not as flexible as a cord. And I also would say that hard usage cord can take more abuse.
cord and plug connected is the way to go for a range, cooktop, disposal and D/W
What about a Wall Oven....
Thanks
What about a Wall Oven....
Thanks
They are usually hard wired.
But........there always exception: the install instructions usually say this:
The National Electrical Code ( NEC ) requires the ovens to be hardwired. However your local code may be different and may allow a plug.
All electric wall ovens must be hard wired. (direct wired) into an approved junction box. A plug and receptacle is NOT permitted on these products.