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I have been unplugging it. But today I was thinking as long as the iron is off, I could leave it plugged in. I will continue to unplug it.
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I turn mine off too - even though the iron turns itself off - I just don't want an accident.
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Originally Posted by gale
(Post 7005401)
This exactly.
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I unplug the iron, loop the cord loosely around it once, and let the plug end hang off the front of the table where I can see with a glance whether the iron is off.
In 30 years I've never unplugged everything else except my cell if it's charging, the charger, the TV, and the computer/laptop during a storm. Lived in at least 12 different places in that time with no problems. I may rethink it after reading this thread! Jan in VA |
Yikes. I don't unplug anything (unless there's a big storm).
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 7005358)
I have my iron plugged into a serge strip. I turn off the surge strip which also turns the light over the ironing board.
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 7005358)
I have my iron plugged into a serge strip. I turn off the surge strip which also turns the light over the ironing board.
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I have an electrical strip that has a remote control for one plug - I use that plug for the iron.
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I'm sorry, but I had to laugh at the mental picture!
Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed
(Post 7005387)
It is safest to unplug appliances when not in use. Twice we have had my husband's coffee grinder turn on by itself during an electrical storm, spewing beans all over the kitchen. We should have learned our lesson the first time -- slow learners, I guess. My sister had a problem with a toaster left plugged in during a storm. A iron involves quite intense heat, so it is better to be safe.
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I also unplug irons and sewing machines even my longarm
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