I have a Kenmore Elite 27' double oven model 70. I am replacing a single oven. The junction box that is installed is in the middle of the wall and not where the instructions state it should be.
An electrician came by and said that he thought it would be okay, but. I was wondering if it was okay and why it is required to have the junction box under the oven towards the bottom of the wall. I also wanted to know if there was any harm if the cable touched the back of the oven with this configuration. That location for the junction box that is shown in the installation guide is a recommendation. Since the electrician indicated that it would be okay for the junction box to be located higher, I assume that the location would conform to your local and national electrical codes if they apply to the location of that junction box behind the oven. The reason that the location in the installation guide is recommended is that a service provider will have easier access to that junction box if it is located in that area. If the junction box is located higher as you describe, then the oven would need to be pulled out of the cabinet to access the wiring in that junction box.
In the event that you need warranty service on the oven, there may be non-warranty charge if the technician needs to access that junction box for service and the oven needs to be pulled out of the cabinet to reach it. The location of that box should not affect the performance or safety of the oven.
It will just affect the ease of access for service (an unlikely scenario but possible). It would not normally be a safety hazard for the flexible conduit of that power cable to touch the back of the oven. The wires inside that metal conduit cable are insulated and rated to withstand the normal temperatures that will be encountered in that area. If you are able to have an electrician move that junction box without spending too much money, then it would probably be a good idea to locate it as recommended in the installation guide. If you decide to leave it in the present location according to the credible advice of a local electrician, then you should be okay with leaving it where it is. I hope that this information will help you decide which direction to take. If you need more assistance, let us know.
The ceiling fan you install should be the right size for the room:. Rooms that measure about 75 square feet need a fan with a 29- to 36-inch blade diameter. For rooms measuring 76 to 144 square feet, choose a fan with a blade diameter of 36 to 42 inches. If the room size is 144 to 225 square feet, select a fan with a 44-inch blade diameter. For rooms that are 225 to 400 square feet, use a fan with a blade diameter of 50 to 54 inches.
When installed, the fan blade tips should be at least 30 inches from the walls and other obstructions. The bottom edges of the blades should be at least 7 feet above the floor. Once you select a fan, check the included documentation for any additional requirements for blade clearance or ceiling height. Check the electrical box in the ceiling. It must be acceptable for use with ceiling fans.
Moving electrical panel. Do I need to rewire all circuits? Terminate grounds at the ground lug in the junction box, or run a wire. Upgrading or moving the.
Look for this indication stamped onto the inside surface of the box. You may also see a fan-weight rating. The box must be securely attached to the building structure to support the ceiling fan; it must also be grounded or attached to a ground wire in the ceiling. If you have doubts about the suitability of the existing box, purchase and install a new one.
Make sure it's acceptable for ceiling fan installation and will support the weight of the fan. If you're installing a new electrical box, fasten it to a ceiling joist or a 2 x 4 wood brace between two ceiling joists. If there isn't a suitable joist or brace available, but you have access to the framing through the attic, add a brace that can support the fan.
The other option is installing an expandable ceiling fan hanger bar and electrical box. A hanger bar for 'new work' fastens to the joists with screws. You need access to the joists — such as from the attic — to install it. You can install a hanger bar for 'old work' from below the ceiling by fitting the bar through the rough opening. Extend the bar until it wedges securely between two joists. See the manufacturer's instructions for details on installing a hanger bar and box. The new electrical box must be grounded or attached to a ground wire in the ceiling.