It’s not shocking when a dishwasher or clothes dryer suddenly dies, but it is surprising when the same electrical issue strikes an appliance that runs almost constantly.
Below are the electrical mistakes that could destroy your appliances:
- Overloading circuits – It’s easy to plug a lamp into an outlet, but the circuit needs enough power. Never plug anything into an outlet with more than one or two plugged in.
- Poor wiring – If a wire is frayed, broken, or melting, it could mean it’s overloaded and about to fail. Check for signs of wear and tear on all exposed wires before using them again.
- Not using a surge protector – When using an appliance, it’s always a good idea to have a surge protector. This protects electrical devices from sudden imbalances in the flow of currents.
- Overusing extension cords – Extension cords are great when you need an outlet a little farther from the wall than others, but using an extension cord for every appliance is asking for trouble. Extension cords don’t carry enough wattage to be used multiple times with devices.
- Not maintaining appliances – It’s essential to change the belts and filters on your washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerator at least once a year, no matter how well you maintain them otherwise. This helps your appliance perform as it’s supposed to over time.
It’s easy to forget about basic electrical safety when using appliances, but the consequences can be surprising and dangerous. Please do your best to maintain and care for your devices to keep them working as they should.
Also, you hire a qualified electrician for all your electrical repairs, maintenance, wiring, or appliance repair.
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