Project capacity guide
Do you need 200 amps for an induction range?
Electrical-capacity planning for an induction range at home.
Short answer
An induction range does not automatically require 200A service. The decision depends on appliance nameplate, existing cooking equipment, calculated demand and other planned electrification.
Key takeaways
01Start with equipment specifications and the home’s current demand.
02Panel space does not prove service capacity.
03The project should be assessed before equipment is purchased or installation is booked.
What determines capacity
The contractor needs to review appliance nameplate, existing cooking equipment, calculated demand and other planned electrification. The applicable calculation and local permit rules determine the acceptable design.
Alternatives to a service increase
equipment selection can change the load without determining the answer alone. Any alternative still needs to be approved for the equipment, installation and jurisdiction.
What to prepare
Bring the equipment model or expected rating, service-size clues, existing major loads, panel-space information and future project plans.
Field notes / decision evidence
A cooking change is one load among many
Replacing gas cooking with induction needs an appliance-specific circuit and a whole-home capacity check.
Selected range
Bring the model's electrical specifications and installation instructions, including whether an oven is combined with the cooktop.
Existing circuits
Have the contractor check panel space, circuit routing and the applicable calculation. An empty breaker space does not prove service headroom.
Future plan
If water heating, space heating or EV charging may also change, discuss them before deciding whether to retain or enlarge the service.
Illustrative scenarioExample only: an induction range can fit a home's calculated demand without a service increase, or be one part of a larger electrification project that changes the recommendation.
Decision table
What the evidence changes
- Automatic 200A requirement
- No
- Decision evidence
- Applicable load calculation + equipment information
- Possible paths
- Existing service, distribution change, management or service upgrade
Typical project sequence
From question to documented work
- 01Choose equipment concept
- 02Check existing service and loads
- 03Complete calculation
- 04Confirm permit / utility path
- 05Install and inspect
Sequence and responsibilities vary by jurisdiction, utility and scope.
Evidence
Sources and verification
Published by the 200AmpPanel.ca Research Team, a HAUSE specialist property. Updated 2026-09-29.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can a 100A home support an induction range?
Sometimes. The service size alone cannot answer; existing demand and project design matter.
What should I do next?
Use the Capacity Check to organize what you know, then have a qualified electrical contractor complete the assessment required for the property and jurisdiction.
Your next step
Bring the right facts to the first conversation.
Record the visible service clue, planned equipment and any relevant documents. The free brief organizes your questions; a qualified person verifies capacity and scope.