Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Electric Cooktop Installation
Electric Cooktop Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Electric Cooktop Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Electric Cooktop Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Electric Cooktop Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Electric Cooktop Installation labor cost? What are the important Electric Cooktop Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Electric Cooktop Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Electric Cooktop Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Electric Cooktop Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $119.81 for each electric cooktop. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Electric Cooktop Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Electric Cooktop Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Electric Cooktop Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Electric Cooktop Installation work? | The operation and performance of the electric cooktop may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Electric Cooktop Installation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Electric Cooktop Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Electric Cooktop Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Electric Cooktop Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Electric Cooktop Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Electric Cooktop Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Electric Cooktop Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Electric Cooktop Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent electric cooktop will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Install electric cooktop with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Electric cooktop will be installed so that the electric cooktop base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- The electric cooktop will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- Installed electric cooktop will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- All electric cooktop operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The electric cooktop will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
- The electric cooktop surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Electric Cooktop Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Electric Cooktop Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the electric cooktop work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order electric cooktop; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of electric cooktop; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Install electric cooktop using manufacturer supplied hardware, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect electric cooktop to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Inspect Electric Cooktop Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the electric cooktop surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the electric cooktop
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
