Electrician Warns: Stop Leaving Your Charger Plugged In

There are certain things that we may do on a frequent basis and we don’t give it much thought. When we find out they are dangerous, however, we appreciate knowing that piece of information.

You would have a hard time finding someone who does not use an electronic device on a daily basis. It is important for them to keep the device charged because it is their primary means of communication to the outside world.

When you charge your phone, you simply plug it into the cord that is typically hanging from the wall. Most people leave the phone charger plugged into the socket, even if they are going to use it but that is not the best option.

You may not believe this, but there are some serious dangers associated with leaving the charger plugged in without your device attached. You may be able to save money by just unplugging it. We were told this by a certified electrician.

Consider the following when deciding whether to unplug your charger or not:

1. Leaving the Charger Plugged in Is a Fire Hazard

The biggest issue associated with leaving the charger plugged into the socket is that it could result in a fire. There is a small amount of electricity being drawn by the charger, even when they are connected to a device on the charging end.

If there is a power surge or if the charger is faulty, it could overheat or a spark may occur, resulting in a fire. It doesn’t take much searching to find times when a big fire occurred as a result of the charger being left plugged in.

Overheating is the biggest issue associated with a fire hazard. The charger will still generate heat, even if it is not charging at the time. When the heat builds up in an area that is not ventilated properly, it can burn out and melt.