tank water heater service disconnect?

[edwardh1]

but what about a dishwasher, it (in my opinion) will get worked on more, or a wall oven, or trash compactor. cabinet mounted disconnect will look cool in the kitchen!@#$%^&

does the code only mention water heaters?

[Jim Katen]

Can you rephrase your question in understandable English?

[edwardh1]

sorry. I see postings that say a electrical service disconnect is required for tank water heaters in homes. Not clear about if it is new construction or replacement of an existing heater in an existing home.

But what about similar "electrical things" like dishwashers, or trash compactors, do they need a service disconnect

ps English IS my first language.

[Jim Port]

The cord is a means of disconnect. If the unit is hardwired a breaker lock is required for the DW.

If the WH is within sight of the panel it does not require an additional disconnect. If not in sight of the panel a local disconnect is required.

[Jim Katen]

sorry. I see postings that say a electrical service disconnect is required for tank water heaters in homes. Not clear about if it is new construction or replacement of an existing heater in an existing home.

But what about similar "electrical things" like dishwashers, or trash compactors, do they need a service disconnect

All appliances require disconnects, not just water heaters. Like Jim Port said, in *some cases* a cord & plug can be the disconnect. If a breaker is in sight, it can be the disconnect. If it's out of sight you can *sometimes* use a breaker lock. You can find the details in the NEC at 422.30 through 422.35. The bottom line, though, is that every appliance needs some kind of disconnect.

ps English IS my first language.

I know that. But your post was unclear anyway.