Essential Kitchen Electrical Safety Tips

Electricity powers the appliances and gadgets we use every day — from refrigerators and washing machines to TVs and smartphones. To enjoy this convenience safely, it’s important to practice good electrical habits in the kitchen. Here are some key safety tips to keep in mind: 

• Avoid plugging more than one cooking or heating appliance into the same outlet. 

• Never overload a power strip by using all the outlets at once. 

• Don’t use extension cords for high-energy appliances like refrigerators. 

• Consider installing smart outlets that shut off automatically in case of overload. 

• Choose energy-efficient appliances to reduce the overall electrical load in your home. 

In practice, this means you shouldn’t plug a rice cooker and a coffee maker into the same outlet at the same time. The same applies to toasters, electric grills, sandwich makers, woks, and other high-powered kitchen devices.