Dedicated Circuits

The Ontario Electrical Safety Code requires dedicated circuits for refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, ranges, central AC, furnaces, sump pumps, and EV chargers, among others. If an appliance trips breakers when something else runs, it likely needs its own circuit.

A typical 20A dedicated circuit from the panel costs $250–$500 depending on the distance and finish of walls along the route. Heavier 30A–50A circuits (dryers, ranges, hot tubs, EV chargers) run $400–$900. Multiple circuits installed in one visit reduce per-circuit cost.

Two high-draw appliances are sharing one circuit — common in older kitchens and home offices. The fix is a dedicated circuit for one of the appliances, not a bigger breaker, which would overheat the existing wire. We diagnose and quote it in one visit.