{"id":964,"date":"2025-12-15T00:12:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/?p=964"},"modified":"2025-12-15T00:12:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:12:24","slug":"9-things-you-should-never-plug-into-a-power-strip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/?p=964","title":{"rendered":"9 things you should never plug into a power strip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-thumb entry-media thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/earlybirdstories.pics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/597672932_835530926122243_6647823663930304137_n.jpg\" alt=\"9 things you should never plug into a power strip\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-category\"><span class=\"cat-links\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Posted in<\/span><\/span><span class=\"post-author\"><span class=\"posted-by vcard author\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Posted by<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content bloghash-entry\">\n<p>It\u2019s hard to imagine life without electricity, but today we\u2019re so reliant on it that we often overlook safety. High-wattage devices like air conditioners and toasters can easily overload power strips, posing fire hazards. Always check a power strip\u2019s capacity before plugging in any device.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"M879796ScriptRootC1467388_048fe\">\n<div id=\"AdskeeperComposite1467388_048fe\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\">\n<div id=\"833460cd-d91c-11f0-89e2-d404e6f98490\" class=\"mgline teaser-16000499 type-w\" data-i=\"qzxvrmCO4WjiryVsaABLwuSfIOtjOBV80nUTSiEndMvgb5l5Ljhjcer9F6mKKi4N4LzrYYeTxlyAJ_EytTBxmMTfFtBbKUWr3NFo1JmTCZNVqYEIltjjt6lK2yJRFyMt\" data-observing-start=\"1765737693416\" data-observing-time=\"1002\" data-showed=\"1\">\n<div class=\"mgline-inner\">\n<div class=\"mgbottom_media\">\n<div class=\"mgmedia__metrics-value\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are appliances that should never be plugged into a power strip:Oven \u2013 Needs a dedicated outlet due to its high power usage.Refrigerator \u2013 Requires a separate outlet to handle frequent cycling and energy demand.Heaters \u2013 Should be plugged directly into a wall socket due to extended energy use.<\/p>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc uP58nb\" data-hveid=\"CJcBEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQo_EKegUIlwEQAQ\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034319\"><span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">Here are 9 items to avoid plugging into power strips:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__26\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__30\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036576\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Space+Heaters&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUI5QIQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"COUCEAE\">Space Heaters<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483035963\">They draw immense power and generate heat, creating a fire risk.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"06c93d0a-8fe6-4755-a47a-e41eaa08d18c\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"06c93d0a-8fe6-4755-a47a-e41eaa08d18c\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483036576,17357453499483035963\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CI8DEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIjwMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__41\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"2\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034737\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Refrigerators&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUI5AIQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"COQCEAE\">Refrigerators<\/a>\/Freezers:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034124\">They cycle on and off frequently, drawing significant power.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"f22257d6-b6f5-4cb1-85e8-c9183ac21208\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"f22257d6-b6f5-4cb1-85e8-c9183ac21208\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483034737,17357453499483034124\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CIEDEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIgQMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__46\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"3\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036994\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Microwaves&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUIhwMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CIcDEAE\">Microwaves<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036381\">High-wattage appliances that draw a lot of energy.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"c559e65e-85e9-4053-9a36-0f523acbd203\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"c559e65e-85e9-4053-9a36-0f523acbd203\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483036994,17357453499483036381\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CJwDEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUInAMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__54\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"4\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483035155\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Toasters%2FToaster+Ovens&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUIkgMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CJIDEAE\">Toasters\/Toaster Ovens<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034542\">Generate intense heat and use too much power.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"98d250bf-52f8-42fd-837f-5b66e8d260a6\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"98d250bf-52f8-42fd-837f-5b66e8d260a6\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483035155,17357453499483034542\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CJ4DEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIngMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__60\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"5\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483037412\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Coffee+Makers&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUI9AIQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CPQCEAE\">Coffee Makers<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036799\">Heating elements require substantial energy.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"bc654fbd-6a2b-4f1c-a439-f9ed6a1366e7\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"bc654fbd-6a2b-4f1c-a439-f9ed6a1366e7\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483037412,17357453499483036799\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CIgDEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIiAMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__66\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"6\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483035573\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Hair+Dryers+%26+Straighteners&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUIhQMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CIUDEAE\">Hair Dryers &amp; Straighteners<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034960\">High heat and electrical draw make them hazardous on strips.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"8abea0e1-5125-452e-b147-58a0fdc8eabc\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"8abea0e1-5125-452e-b147-58a0fdc8eabc\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483035573,17357453499483034960\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CJsDEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUImwMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__70\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"7\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483033734\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Portable+Air+Conditioners&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUIjQMQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CI0DEAE\">Portable Air Conditioners<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483037217\">Use too much power for a power strip.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"4a2872d6-32c3-433e-bc57-ceeeff9bf16a\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"4a2872d6-32c3-433e-bc57-ceeeff9bf16a\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483033734,17357453499483037217\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CJ0DEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUInQMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__74\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"8\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483035991\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Sump+Pumps&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUI6gIQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"COoCEAE\">Sump Pumps<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483035378\">Critical for flood prevention and need direct wall power.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"20895c89-9e92-4e96-ad5b-1b020bb33542\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"20895c89-9e92-4e96-ad5b-1b020bb33542\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483035991,17357453499483035378\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CJADEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIkAMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__77\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li value=\"9\"><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034152\"><strong><a class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=1a20954e6685b854&amp;rlz=1C1JJTC_en-GBKH1109KH1109&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifM9O1_62jaexJCyhczXJ-IYPS0bTw%3A1765737781329&amp;q=Washing+Machines%2FDryers&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQxccNegUI6wIQAQ&amp;mstk=AUtExfCAAi-W7MDZEXKqYHTOCuOWE5MHB0K_x9koJ_JLTWRJpAEMpDZLGvGFfiNN1Jlv-BBYxJu9F2Cj1CssanHtn5D9H42noTeWRem6uUEsDdmB-GCR7wZPsjaF9nP6z6ecTdEDmNOSxbHvxD5vACt1gy_-Pa9hF4fMkDjP3eWSvBQTxPJ2zJEegfnxvHLJqV-RQh6Hh9Ld3j2RPrtBFwh9t2jb1dJZ8m4V2kq6h6H_UxGQ_jBpuk6zY2c7hSjAvBH8U4O_IBEmizuM34mQy8PNAoZj&amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"COsCEAE\">Washing Machines\/Dryers<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483037635\">Immense power draw, even for smaller or portable units.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"a258de01-8694-4279-b382-766489263caa\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"a258de01-8694-4279-b382-766489263caa\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483034152,17357453499483037635\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CP0CEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUI_QIQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__24\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CJMBEAE\">\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__28\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__27\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__32\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036214\"><strong>Direct Connection:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483035601\">Plug power strips directly into the wall.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"5e4851d3-5c53-44c7-ba53-5b9cd04612ca\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"5e4851d3-5c53-44c7-ba53-5b9cd04612ca\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483036214,17357453499483035601\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CIYDEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIhgMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__45\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034375\"><strong>No Daisy-Chaining:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483033762\">Never plug one power strip into another.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"1b39e615-dbb9-4cb0-99b5-c256aa7d6140\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"1b39e615-dbb9-4cb0-99b5-c256aa7d6140\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483034375,17357453499483033762\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CIkDEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUIiQMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__53\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036632\"><strong>No Water:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483036019\">Keep power strips out of wet areas like kitchens or bathrooms.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"b687772e-0948-4e6f-81c3-f43c27ed7cd2\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"b687772e-0948-4e6f-81c3-f43c27ed7cd2\" data-uuids=\"17357453499483036632,17357453499483036019\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CPoCEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiE2-Pp3b2RAxVMw_ACHdGtPPEQ3fYKegUI-gIQAQ\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NQU_acTsE8yGw8cP0dvyiQ8__59\" class=\"bsmXxe\" role=\"none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034793\"><strong>Check for Damage:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-huuid=\"17357453499483034180\">Don\u2019t use damaged strips or extension cords.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"5a29de32-aaf6-4d8b-aed6-73c314af7fc8\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"thenewzpost.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CNPZ-L_dvZEDFRgM2wEdZEIYhw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23293390090\/thenewzpost.com\/thenewzpost.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Microwave \u2013 Should be plugged into its own outlet for safety.Coffee Maker \u2013 Despite seeming low-energy, it uses a lot of power.Toaster \u2013 Needs direct connection to avoid overloading a power strip.Power Strips 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