Wiring Question: Changing range hood to microwave hood
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Wiring Question: Changing range hood to microwave hood
I have a Broan range hood over my stove that I'd like to replace with a microwave/hood.
The current range hood is hardwired into a circuit that is shared with the lighting and outlets in my living room. The living room is on the other side of my kitchen.
The current range hood circuit is not shared with anything in the kitchen.
Can I uninstall the range hood, convert the wiring coming out of the wall to a junction box/receptacle, and plug the microwave/hood into that?
The microwave install manual says: Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps and 1.60 kilowatts.
The install manual says nothing about requiring a dedicated circuit.
Thanks everyone!
The current range hood is hardwired into a circuit that is shared with the lighting and outlets in my living room. The living room is on the other side of my kitchen.
The current range hood circuit is not shared with anything in the kitchen.
Can I uninstall the range hood, convert the wiring coming out of the wall to a junction box/receptacle, and plug the microwave/hood into that?
The microwave install manual says: Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps and 1.60 kilowatts.
The install manual says nothing about requiring a dedicated circuit.
Thanks everyone!
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The install manual says nothing about requiring a dedicated circuit.
The current range hood circuit is not shared with anything in the kitchen.
Can I uninstall the range hood, convert the wiring coming out of the wall to a junction box/receptacle, and plug the microwave/hood into that?... The microwave install manual says: Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps
Can I uninstall the range hood, convert the wiring coming out of the wall to a junction box/receptacle, and plug the microwave/hood into that?... The microwave install manual says: Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps
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Unfortunately it isn't. Looks like I'll have to have someone out to convert that circuit from 15 amp to 20.
I'm afraid my breaker is full, so adding a dedicated circuit for this appliance may not be possible either.
I'm afraid my breaker is full, so adding a dedicated circuit for this appliance may not be possible either.
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The circuit will not be converted unless the wiring is already sized for a larger breaker which is highly unlikely. A new circuit will need to be installed.