[durkovichmk]

Just bought new duel fuel range, needs 240V, only have standard 125V. Electrician said $1000 to run conduit outside my house, across attic, down wall and make new plug. Seems expensive. Can I do most of it and have he/she finish breaker box work, and wall rec. Any red flags, thoughts, suggestions?

[bhayne]

Even if the original range outlet is 120V, if it is dedicated, it is easy to change it into a 240V outlet. My Utility room is next to my kitchen. I would tap off the 240V supply to my hot water tank. What's a digital display power requirements? Vertually nothing.

These are a couple alternatives. It is likely that you have 240V supply already available somewhere.

Oops, I was thinking a gas stove with a digital display. The dual fuel feature probable warrents an individual electrical supply for electrical elements. Determine the power requirements of the stove. If it is more than 1500W or if it is 120V/ 240V, the electrican is probably correct at $1000.00.

[tkrussell]

Ask a couple of other contractors for estimates for the identical scope of work to compare prices. We cannot comment on costs not knowing all the exact details of the installation and the area you live.

Did you buy the unit before learning what needed to be installed? Initial costs of connection can be calculated in the savings of using the unit, to arrive at a payback or return on investment.

The 240 volt is one thing , the size or rating in amperage also has a great deal to do with cost, along with length of the run.

You don't mention any wattage or amperage of the new line or appliance. Not sure what a dual fuel range is, or why it would need 240 volts, unless it has electric heating elements as a backup to fossil fuel.

Could be, if it is a standard range, you need a 40 or 50 amp 240 volt line installed, which, if needs to run a decent distance, can be costly.

Copper and steel costs have gone through the roof this year, making electrical work even more expensive than normal.