9 Things You Should Never Plug Into A Power Strip

A washing machine should always be plugged directly into the receptacle and if at all possible, it should be on its own circuit.

4. Heating: There are many times when you may want to have some form of auxiliary heating. It has its own risks, but it can be used safely if you plug it into its own receptacle. Be cautious that you don’t overload the circuit and never plug it into a power strip.

5. Microwave: Even though the microwave is not used frequently, it consumes a lot of energy. Most microwave ovens are plugged into their own receptacle and that is always a good practice.

6. Coffee Maker: Most people don’t realize just how much power the coffee maker uses. It consumes a lot of energy so it should never be plugged into any sort of power strip or extension cord.

7. Toaster: When the toaster is in use, it can pull a lot of energy. Even though you are only using it to brown up some bread or bagels, it should be plugged directly into the receptacle rather than a power strip.

8. Another Power Strip: When it comes to bad electrical practices, stacking power strips is near the top of the list. You may have a lot of items to plug into a single area but plugging the power strip into a power strip is just asking for trouble. Many fires are started because of this mistake.

9. Electronics (Computer, TV, Router): Any sort of electronic device should not be plugged into the power strip. Although the TV and computer don’t necessarily use a lot of power on their own, they are sensitive to surges and you can find yourself with a burnt out computer or TV very quickly.