I have most of my electronics and small appliances on sstrip surge protectors. When it gets really nasty, I just unplug all of them. I wouldn't care if I only paid $10.00 for a cheapy machine, I don't want to take the time and money to go get another one. I have both machines on one strip. So just one unplug will do it and I lay the cord where I can see it for a quick check glance. I started doing this when I worked in a salon. I could unplug everything (curling irons, blowdryers) on my protector and not worrying about setting the salon on fire. So simple and who wants to take a chance on having to pay more?