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I unplug mine because of the computer feature. Same as a computer or laptop. They can be damaged by power surges. Y
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I have all my machines plugged into a serge protector.
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On the same subject, do you know that the most common cause of home fires is the dryer! Not only does cleaning the filter after every load make the dryer more efficient, but lint build up is extremely flamable.
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Originally Posted by janeknapp
I was told that a surge protector only works if it is turned on.
So, turning everything off with the surge protector leaves all of those items unprotected. I was like you, sweetpea, until a storm in which I had pulled the iron and sewing machine plugs and left in the tall Ottlite. Lightning hit a tree outside our yard which fell on power lines. It took out a ceiling fan, microwave, and the black box on the Ottlite. I now unplug everything when I leave the area. You could also pull the plug on the surge protector. |
I just noticed the other day that the user manuals for my old singers all say to unplug the machine when not in use.
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I always unplugg everything except for the alarm clock (wish I could some mornings at 5am) large appliances and the tv's which are on surge protectors.. Everything else is unplugged. Toaster, hairdryer, Iron, coffee pot.
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Besides fire, incase of a power failure it will protect your machine from a power surge that could possibly destory it. Especially the kind with computers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We had a friend that had his coffee pot on and dozed off in his recliner. The coffee pot started a kitchen fire and he had to redo his whole kitchen.
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Thanks for sharing, it's a timely reminder.
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Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I have not been in the habit of unplugging my machine when I am finished sewing, but I think I will now!
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