When you leave your house, your large appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers stay connected to power, but you shouldn’t follow the same practice with the majority of your smaller devices. Unplugging your toaster, hair dryer and coffee maker when you aren’t using them can save energy and improve home safety.
To better understand which common household items pose the greatest safety risks when left plugged in, we consulted an expert. Jerry Poon, a principal electrical engineer at Red Dog…

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