Network Article: Never Plug these 8 Kitchen Appliances into a Power Strip (It's Dangerous)

 Never Plug these 8 Kitchen Appliances into a Power Strip (It's Dangerous) Bliss Donahue-Power in Home & Design via Man Made DIY.  Sometimes we have to resist the temptation to plug everything into a power strip; especially in the kitchen.  Sometimes apppliances require too much electricity, and power surges to make this practical.  It can result in excessive heat and fire risk, or tripping a breaker which would shut the appliance off.

The appliances mentioned are the refrigerator.  This surges at ties which could trip the breaker and spoilage could b the result.  Microwaves require too mu h power to make a power strip feasible.  Toasters and toaster ovens generate too much heat to use a power cord.  Slow Cookers cook slowly.  It is not wise to use a power strip for that extened period of time as cords will het up.  Another appliance with a heating element is the coffee maker.  Heating water rapidly is not conducive to a power strip.  The blender also needs its own outlet because starting up they use a surge of power which can potentially damage the power strip, or worse the blender's motor.  Air fryers also use heating  coils and fans to cook food quickly.  Heating coils and power strips should not mix.  Electric kettls are also on the list.  They draw too much power and this can quickly melt a power strip.