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Don't plug these 7 common household gadgets into an extension cord - according to an electrician

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Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-04-04

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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ZDNET explains the fire and overheating risks of using extension cords or power strips with high-power appliances, advising that devices drawing more than 1,800 watts (15 amps) — such as air fryers, space heaters, AC units, microwaves, toasters, refrigerators, and daisy-chained extension cords — should be plugged into dedicated wall outlets or circuits to prevent hazards.

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