Does a small chest freezer need a dedicated circuit?

Upright and chest freezers require a 120 volt, individual, properly grounded branch circuit with a 3 prong grounding type receptacle, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. The freezer should be on a dedicated circuit.

What appliances need their own dedicated circuit?

Appliances that need a dedicated circuit include:

• Electric ranges.
• Wall ovens.
• Refrigerators.
• Large Microwaves.
• Freezers.
• Dishwashers.
• Garbage disposals.
• Toaster ovens.

Do you need GFCI in garage?

GFCI protection is required for 125-volt to 250-volt receptacles supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to the ground. GFCI receptacles are required in bathrooms, garages, crawl spaces, basements, laundry rooms and areas where a water source is present.

Does garage freezer need dedicated circuit?

You should have refrigerators and freezers installed on a 15-20 amp dedicated 120 volt circuit. Keep in mind that even if you don’t place your freezer or refrigerator in your garage, it is still required that freezers be on a dedicated 120 volt circuit.

Does a freezer need a separate outlet?

A freezer is considered a permanent appliance, so it should be on its own “dedicated” electrical circuit. Dedicated circuits eliminate the possibility of current overload and shut off problems due to having another appliance on the same circuit operating at the same time.

How can you tell if an outlet is dedicated?

A 20 amp receptacle will have one slot that looks like a sideways T. If it is a dedicated circuit it would be a single receptacle instead of a duplex. If you look at the breakers in your breaker panel and there is a “20” on the handle, it’s a 20 amp circuit.

Where is GFI located in garage?

The GFI switch is located on an outlet in the center; they can be in your garage, your laundry room and even your main bathroom. Once they locate the GFI switch, a simple press of the reset button and, once again, Voila!

Can you plug a chest freezer into any outlet?

An upright or chest freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20- amp, fused, grounded electrical supply is required. The upright or chest freezer must be properly grounded.

Does a chest freezer require a special outlet?

An upright or chest freezer should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20- amp, fused, grounded electrical supply is required.