economy | January 12, 2026

Can a refrigerator and dishwasher be on the same circuit?

If you can meet the provisions in 210.52, and still end up under the load calculations in other parts of the code. AND the dishwasher is cord-and-plug connected, then it is possible to have the fridge and dishwasher on the same 20 ampere small appliance branch circuit.Click to see full answer. Correspondingly, do refrigerators need to be on a dedicated circuit?In the US, under the NEC, a residential kitchen fridge is not required to be on a dedicated circuit. It is certainly a good idea and best practice, but not a requirement. A fridge can be on one of the minimum two required “small appliance branch circuits”. A 15A duplex receptacle is rated for 20A feed-thru.Furthermore, can you put a dishwasher and garbage disposal on the same circuit? It is recommended to put the GD and dishwasher on it’s own 15 amp circuit or use a 20 amp circuit if you want to put them both together. The average DW can pull 10 amps and the GD can be between 4 and 8 amps. Consequently, can a refrigerator and microwave be on the same circuit? Microwaves and refrigerators are heavy-duty appliances that use large amounts of energy and therefore need to be powered by a dedicated circuit. A dedicated circuit is designed for use by only one appliance.Can a refrigerator share an outlet?No, A refrigerator should not be sharing a wall socket with another appliance. Even a light bulb (well maybe a low wattage one). They specify 3 double-breaker loads for counter top appliances, and a separate circuit for a refrigerator.