Unplugging an iron
 

If you turn your iron off, do you have to unplug when you are done?

Yes, I always do.

I unplug everything when I leave the room! Including my machine.

I was afraid that would be answer. Oh well I better remember to do it.

You need to remember that electricity is coming thru that cord to the machine or iron or anything, always from the plug in. If the iron misfires, you may have a fire. Now you guys, tell me this is right! Barny

I have my iron plugged into a serge strip. I turn off the surge strip which also turns the light over the ironing board.

I always unplug mine because that is what I was taught as a child.

I have always unplugged mine, as I have a great fear of accidental fire.

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.

This exactly.