New Construction - Utilities Be certain gas, water and electric are roughed in and turned off before proceeding. Remodeling - Utilities Shut off appliances and services. Warning: If you are unfamiliar or unsure of how to handle utility connections, have a qualified professional perform these duties. This description is intended solely as a sequence of activities, not as an instruction for utility disconnection. Sink and Garbage Disposal Shut off water supply to the sink. Open the sink faucets to drain the water lines and to be certain you have shut off the water supply. Disconnect the water and waste lines. Unplug garbage disposal. Remove sink if you plan to reuse it or need to reduce the weight of the counter top. Refrigerator Pull refrigerator away from wall. If it has an icemaker, be careful not to kink the tubing. Shut off the water supply to the icemaker. Disconnect the water line and unplug the electrical. Move refrigerator to a location that is out of the way and near a plug that is not affected by the reconstruction and is adequate for the circuit load. Plug it back in.

Electric Stoves and Ovens These appliances should have their own breaker or fuse. Make certain to shut it off. Check by trying to turn on the appliance. Unplug and remove the appliance. Gas Stoves and Ovens Warning: Natural gas and propane are highly explosive! Before attempting to disconnect any gas-fired appliance be certain that the gas service to the appliance is shut off. Merillat recommends that this be done by a qualified contractor or your local gas company. Once this has been done, disconnect and remove the appliances. Dishwasher Shut off the valve that supplies water to the dishwasher. Disconnect the waste line and water line. Shut off the power supply at the fuse or breaker box. Remove the dishwasher. Shut off Electrical Power to the Kitchen Shut off power to the kitchen, including under-cabinet lights and outlets at the fuse or breaker box that might be moved or accessed while remodeling. Use a circuit tester to make sure the power is off. Check both receptacles in a duplex outlet because they could each be on a different circuit.