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Should a Garbage Disposal Be on Its Own Circuit?

Always
45%
In most cases
21%
In some cases
25%
Never
6%
Not sure
1%
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Question: Should a Garbage Disposal Be on Its Own Circuit?
Top Answer (45% of 64 votes): Always.

Answer: Always
Explanation: New coding requires it.
KRAOS LLC
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: determine the amount of power your circuit will draw while the dishwasher and garbage disposal run together. whenever a dishwasher and garbage disposal share the same circuit, it ought to be ensured that their amperage doesn’t exceed 80 percent of the total circuit amperage.
Ross Electric Company
Answer: Always
Explanation: i always recommended a separate circuit to ensure safety.
thorns construction services llc
ProMatcher
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the manufacturer specifies that a separate circuit be used then you must use a separate circuit for the garbage disposal.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: A dedicated circuit is generally recommended, although a circuit that is shared with a dishwasher is sometimes appropriate. The best authority on this distinction is the disposal's user manual.
Penn Builders & Installations Co, Inc
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It is not required by NEC standards but may cause issues if on a circuit with other items.
Construct Boss
ProMatcher
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Garbage disposals should be either hardwired or connected to an outlet through a grounded electrical outlet. A dedicated circuit is generally recommended, although a circuit that is shared with a dishwasher is sometimes appropriate. The best authority on this distinction is the disposal's user manual
iDesign Interiors, LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: they require a lot of amps.
G&J Carpentery Services
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It is building code standard that all kitchen appliances be on an independent circuit.
Pinchot Home Improvement LLC
ProMatcher
Answer: Always
Explanation: kitchen appliances need to be on a dedicate circuit of their own.
P A ELECTRICAL INC.
Answer: Always
Explanation: Garbage disposals draw lot of energy and if you have other items that are on while it is running, there is a good chance you will trip the circuit.
Relux Construction LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: most disposals today require 12 to 15 amp circuit
GREEN ELECTRIC
ProMatcher
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the combined current exceeds the circuit rating than definitely!
Kitchen Remodeling Chicago
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Most I've seen are tied in with the dishwasher circuit.
John's Appliance Installations
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