Outdoor Kitchen Electricity Essentials

Outdoor living areas in Florida are essential! With plenty of warm weather, year-round outdoor kitchens really add to make for the perfect outdoor living space. 

If you are looking to update your existing outdoor kitchen or build a new one from scratch, then you need to make sure you don’t only think about what it looks like. You’ll want to consider how you’re going to make it all work. That’s where we come in.  

Let’s get you up to date on all the outdoor kitchen electricity essentials to fully maximize the functionality and comfort of your new outdoor space! 

Figuring Out Your Outdoor Electrical Needs 

Building an outdoor kitchen is something that should not be tackled alone. While it may seem easy to buy a grill and some cabinets and a countertop, there is a lot more that goes into the planning and installation. 

Before you even start construction on your new space, you will need to make sure you have the appropriate building permits. Depending on what your outdoor kitchen entails, you will most likely need a construction permit, plumbing permit, and electrical permit. After the permits are approved and acquired, then the work will be inspected once complete. At Axiom Power, our skilled technicians can handle the permitting process for you.  

From there, you will need to determine the placement of your kitchen. Look for any current electrical outlets or breaker boxes. To get power running to your new kitchen, you will need to make sure you know the path from the circuit breaker panel to the location of the new kitchen. 

Remember: consulting with an electrician or outdoor kitchen design expert will make this process easier, as we will quickly and efficiently find the best route to your new space. 

Outdoor Kitchen Essentials 

The next step in designing your outdoor kitchen is what most people consider the fun part…figuring out what you want in your space.  

Without appliances, you do not have an outdoor kitchen! When selecting appliances make sure you consider what appliances you really will use outside, what appliances make the most sense outside, and how you will get electricity to those appliances.  

Typical appliances for outdoor kitchens include a refrigerator, outdoor dishwasher, kegerator, and you’ll probably want to watch some TV while entertaining outside too. Make sure you consider if you need electric appliances or gas.  

To install outdoor kitchens, make sure to install the proper wiring, using 220v wiring instead of the standard 110v wiring like you’d find in your home. We will also map out your lighting needs to make sure you have proper lighting and illumination in every area of your outdoor kitchen, including seating.  

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Details Matter... 

When building an outdoor living space, you want to make sure you do it right! A lot of times people are so caught up in the layout of the major appliances, they forget the smaller details. 

When talking with us, make sure you let us know exactly what you have in mind. We love to fulfill on what’s possible. We’re talking additional GFCI outlets, overhead lighting, landscape lighting, lanai ceiling fans, cooling mister, adding a hot tub, party lights, etc.  

All these additional considerations require the use of electricity and since you’re doing a big reno project it’s easier to install when wiring the outdoor kitchen area. Of course, we can add these to your space after the fact, but you won’t have your DREAM backyard at first. Plus, it will only cost you additional time and money down the road.   

Ready to Build the Backyard of Your Dreams? 

Outdoor kitchens add value to your home and make entertaining and cooking outside year-round possible! When doing a home reno, you need to lean on experts for design and build-out. We’re happy to do our part to properly hook up all your outdoor electrical.  

If you are ready to build the outdoor kitchen of your dreams, look no further than Axiom Power. We are well-equipped to make your backyard the best it can be. Call Axiom Power today at (813) 308-9328 for a professional electrical consultation!