One device in particular requires your full attention if you want to avoid a potential fire one day.
Our kitchens are full of appliances of all kinds. Whether it’s the oven, the toaster, the microwave or the fridge, this is a room in the house that is particularly loaded with equipment, if not more equipped. Such a pile of objects can quickly lead to high electricity consumption or even accidents.
There are many rules to follow when equipping your kitchen. In particular, avoid placing a microwave or oven above a refrigerator. Just like electrical outlets must be kept away from the sink or any other water supply. But if there’s one thing that many people get confused about, it’s about plugging in devices at night. There is one particular device that should always be unplugged when you go to bed.
Although it is a fairly anecdotal device in appearance, the toaster sometimes presents big risks if you decide to leave it plugged in permanently. This device notably has resistances capable of reaching high temperatures to toast your bread. Such a temperature can sometimes remain active for a long time, even when you do not trigger the device.
Leaving a toaster plugged in can increase the chances that it will continue to heat, even when you think you haven’t started it. Whether it’s poor handling or simply an inherent defect in your model, the toaster may simply not stop heating when you go to bed, causing short circuits or a fire.
In addition to this potential danger, it is generally recommended to unplug as many devices as possible when you sleep in order to avoid possible unnecessary consumption. If a toaster only consumes very little when it is at rest, this passive consumption can be combined with that of other devices and ultimately weigh quite heavily in your electricity consumption budget each year.
To adopt the right actions, remember to unplug your devices in the evening before going to bed, especially your toaster. Also make sure that the latter is not positioned near a water point (such as a sink) or close to flammable objects, such as paper towels or cardboard.