Refrigerators, for example, cycle often and guzzle power. Connect them to a proper outlet made for them, or you’ll risk shorting the circuit. The microwave? It’s a kitchen wonder, but it needs its own outlet – a power strip won’t do the trick. Same goes for coffee makers; they draw a lot of amperage, so plug ’em straight into the wall.
Toasters, with their hot wire networks, can overheat a power strip fast. Electric skillets, toaster ovens, and waffle makers are just as bad. Slow cookers? They use too much power for too long for a regular power strip. Connect them right to the wall and keep ’em safe.
Hair styling tools? They suck up serious electricity. For safety, especially in the bathroom where water’s around, use a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet if possible and never plug them into a power strip.
Portable air conditioners are like heaters; they draw a ton of current when on, risking overheating or tripping the breaker on a power strip. Use a dedicated outlet. Sump pumps, crucial in basement floods, can’t use a power strip either due to moisture. Use a GFCI outlet a few feet above ground.