Kitchen Appliance Installation — What Your Fitter Handles
Does a kitchen fitter install appliances? The answer depends on the type of appliance and the work involved. Here is a clear guide to what is typically included in a kitchen installation.
One of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a kitchen renovation is whether appliance installation is included in the fitting price. The answer depends on the type of appliance and the work involved.
Built-in appliances — ovens, microwaves, warming drawers and coffee machines that are housed within the kitchen units — are typically installed as part of the kitchen fitting process. The fitter builds the housing around the appliance, connects it to the electrical supply, and ensures it is correctly integrated into the unit run.
Integrated appliances — dishwashers, fridge-freezers and washing machines that are hidden behind a matching kitchen door — require both plumbing connections (for the dishwasher and washing machine) and electrical connections. These are typically included in a full kitchen installation, but it is worth confirming this with your fitter when getting a quote.
Hobs and cookers require a dedicated electrical circuit — typically a 32A or 45A cooker circuit — which must be installed or confirmed as adequate by a qualified electrician. If you are changing from a gas hob to an induction hob, or vice versa, the supply requirements change and the work must be certified under Part P.
Gas appliances — gas hobs and range cookers — must be installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This is a legal requirement, not a recommendation. Always confirm that your fitter or their subcontractor is Gas Safe registered before any gas work is carried out.
Extractor fans and cooker hoods require both electrical connection and, in most cases, ducting to the outside of the building. The ducting route needs to be planned as part of the kitchen design — retrofitting ducting after the units are fitted is significantly more disruptive.
IK Master Build Ltd handle all appliance installation as part of our kitchen fitting service, including electrical connections and plumbing. Call 07402 059 555 to discuss your kitchen appliances and get a full quote.