Remodels are exciting. A fresh new look for kitchens and baths gives homeowners both a physical and emotional lease on life. However, most kitchen and bath remodels fail to plan for enough electrical outlets. When homeowners notice, they spend more money on an electrician in Wilmette to fix the problem. What should homeowners know about electrical outlets for their remodel?
Kitchen Function
Admittedly more function happens in kitchens than in bathrooms. Unfortunately, kitchens usually only have two outlets around the stove and sink. One on the wall where the kitchen table usually fits, and that’s it for outlets.
Homeowners should plan on at least four new outlets to be wired for their remodel. The coffee pot and crock pot can be running at the same time the cook is plugging in a hand mixer to mash the potatoes. One of the outlets should be a USB outlet. Cooks can then plug in their tablets to look up recipes while they’re cooking. Outlet strips could be mounted beneath cabinets and as pop-ups in the counter.
Bathroom Function
More and more homeowners are building in TV, music, and lights into their showers during a remodel. This will require an electrician in Wilmette. Other family members using the bathroom will need extra outlets for their hair care needs, USB ports for their phones and musical needs, and outlets for other needs. Outlets can be placed inside medicine cabinets, built into the counter as a pop-up, and on the walls close to the tub and shower. Current Electrical Contractors will help homeowners with outlet needs when you contact us on our website.
