What this service does
Larger appliances and equipment often need purpose-designed circuits rather than an extension cord or a shared receptacle. Circuit sizing starts with the manufacturer’s specifications, the home’s available capacity, and the installation requirements.
Dedicated circuit installation: $450–$900 per circuit before tax
A new dedicated circuit for an appliance or equipment where panel space is available.
What affects the cost
- Distance and routing
- Finished walls and access
- Circuit size required by the equipment
- Available panel space and capacity
Estimated pricing helps you plan. Your project’s cost depends on the existing electrical system, access, equipment, and scope. We’ll explain the work and pricing before getting started.
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Estimated prices for specific jobs
Before tax and permit or utility fees. Hourly labor is not a total project price. Full price list.
Range / cooktop dedicated 50A circuit$900–$1,980 per circuit
Install a new 240V branch circuit and appropriate range connection.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Final rating follows the appliance. Appliance and panel upgrades excluded.
Wall oven / double oven 40A–50A circuit$990–$2,160 per circuit
Install a suitably rated 240V circuit and junction-box connection for an oven.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Appliance placement and cabinet alterations excluded.
Microwave hood 20A circuit$585–$1,080 per circuit
Add a dedicated 120V circuit and accessible receptacle for an over-range microwave.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Microwave installation and venting excluded.
Dishwasher and disposal, two dedicated circuits$990–$1,800 per two circuits
Run separate appliance circuits with suitable connections and protection.
Shared accessible routing about 25–50 ft. Plumbing and appliance installation excluded.
Refrigerator dedicated 20A circuit$585–$1,080 per circuit
Install a dedicated receptacle circuit for a refrigerator.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Protection and receptacle placement matched to the installation.
Freezer dedicated circuit$585–$1,080 per circuit
Add a dedicated freezer receptacle and appropriate circuit protection.
Approximately 25–50 ft in a garage or basement. Appliance excluded.
Dryer 30A four-prong circuit$765–$1,530 per circuit
Run a new four-wire dryer branch circuit and install its receptacle.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Dryer cord and appliance handling may be additional.
Dryer three-wire to four-wire upgrade$675–$1,440 per circuit replacement
Replace an old three-wire dryer circuit with a suitable four-wire circuit and receptacle.
Typical accessible 25–50 ft run. If compliant four-wire cable is already present, only device work may be needed.
Central AC circuit and disconnect$810–$1,710 per outdoor unit
Install the condenser branch circuit, outdoor disconnect and final electrical connection.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Rating follows equipment data. AC equipment and mechanical work excluded.
Electric tankless heater multi-circuit supply$1,620–$3,600 per heater electrical supply
Install multiple branch circuits required by an electric tankless water heater.
Typical two or three circuits up to roughly 120A combined nameplate demand. Service upgrade and plumbing excluded.
Electric tank water-heater circuit replacement$630–$1,260 per circuit
Replace a typical 30A water-heater circuit and make the final electrical connection.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Water heater and plumbing excluded.
Sump-pump dedicated protected circuit$585–$1,170 per circuit
Add a dedicated pump receptacle/circuit with applicable protection.
Approximately 25–50 ft. Pump and plumbing excluded.
Sewage ejector circuit and high-water alarm$900–$1,800 per pump and alarm setup
Provide pump power plus an appropriate high-water alarm supply and basic alarm equipment.
Standard alarm included, pump excluded. Separate backup arrangements or difficult routing extra.
Common options and scope
Kitchen and laundry equipment
Provide circuits and connections for ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators, freezers, washers, and electric dryers according to equipment and code requirements.
Home office and workshop power
Evaluate circuits for office equipment, woodworking tools, welders, air compressors, and other residential workshop loads, including appropriate receptacles and disconnects.
120- and 240-volt circuit additions
Plan new branch circuits, receptacles, equipment connections, and cable routing. Determine actual voltage and current needs from equipment documentation rather than outlet appearance.
Relocations and equipment replacements
Adapt wiring for new appliance locations or changed specifications, with evaluation of conductor sizes, protection, grounding, and existing connections.
What happens during the work
Supply model numbers or specification sheets before work starts. A new appliance may require a different connection than the unit it replaces.
Helpful to have ready
A short description, your city or ZIP, and photos of the visible area or equipment. Never remove electrical covers or touch exposed wiring for a photo.
Questions
Can my new appliance use the existing circuit?
Possibly. The existing conductor size, breaker, grounding, receptacle or hardwired connection, and appliance requirements all need to match. Compatibility cannot be established from a photo alone.
Where this service is available
Seattle, the Eastside, and mainland communities from Marysville to Tacoma. See all service areas.
Not sure what you need?
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What happens next
Tell us what you’re working on. True will review your request and respond by your preferred contact method. Together, we’ll determine whether the next step is advice based on your photos, a visit, or an estimate. Estimates are free, including on-site visits.