When extension cords are paired with appliances that have a heating element, it can lead to overheating, burning and ...
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Extension Cords for Space HeatersHeating is the second leading cause of house fires (behind cooking), according to the NFPA. In most cases, those fires ...
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Don't Plug Your Space Heater or These 6 Other Appliances Into Extension Cords. An Electrician Explains"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances ...
That's because they typically produce around 5,120 BTUs per hour, easily strong enough to melt an extension cord plug. We've all done it: connecting one extension cord to another in an attempt to ...
"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances ...
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