The new range has a beautiful surface and a delivery date. The existing cable is still a mystery behind the old stove. That is the wrong order for discovering whether the upgrade is straightforward.
Take the model number to the electrician
ESA's kitchen-planning guidance notes the significant load and dedicated circuit required by an induction cooktop. Give the contractor the exact specifications and mention other planned electrical additions. Avoid assuming an existing electric-range circuit is suitable without review.
Price the complete switch
Include circuit work, required notifications, access and patching, and qualified disconnection of any old gas supply. Ask whether the chosen model changes ventilation or cabinet requirements too. A portable induction hob can help you try the cooking experience, but it does not establish the installation requirements of a full-size appliance.
Give the electrician a complete appliance change
Send the exact range or cooktop specification, its installation instructions and a photograph of the existing arrangement taken without removing electrical covers. State whether the old appliance is gas or electric, whether its location moves and whether a separate wall oven remains. A breaker label is not a load assessment, and an existing receptacle is not proof that its circuit suits the replacement.
Ask the Licensed Electrical Contractor to include the load assessment, circuit and protective-device requirements, route and access work, connection method, notification and closeout. Where the route crosses a finished basement, price opening and patching explicitly. The cabinet maker needs the cutout, ventilation and service-clearance information from the same appliance manual.
If gas is being abandoned, include the appropriately qualified fuel contractor and the safe termination of the old supply. Avoid leaving that as something the delivery crew will sort out. Keep the range-hood plan and appliance dimensions before cabinet ordering beside the electrical scope so the complete switch is ready on installation day.
| Scope line | Written answer to request |
|---|---|
| Existing supply | Assessment of service/panel capacity and existing circuit |
| New circuit | Model requirements, cable route and access/restoration |
| Connection | Receptacle or hardwiring detail required by the appliance |
| Old fuel | Who disconnects and makes the gas supply safe if present |
| Cabinet fit | Cutout, clearances and service access |
| Completion | ESA process and appliance commissioning responsibilities |
Before the next step
- Choose a specific model before requesting the electrical review.
- Disclose other planned high-demand appliances.
- Confirm the complete installation scope before accepting delivery.
ESA's notification guidance explains the separate electrical notification process and Licensed Electrical Contractor requirement for hired work. Ask for the completion record with the appliance documents.