{"id":1090,"date":"2023-12-27T13:24:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T13:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1090"},"modified":"2023-12-27T13:24:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T13:24:17","slug":"should-electrical-appliances-be-unplugged-in-the-event-of-a-power-outage-many-make-this-mistake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=1090","title":{"rendered":"Should electrical appliances be unplugged in the event of a power outage?\u00a0Many make this mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nowadays, let&#8217;s face it, we have become dependent on our appliances.&nbsp;Television, computer, mobile phone, router, refrigerator&#8230; We cannot do without it.&nbsp;So we leave them plugged in all day.&nbsp;Bad habit: it is also reflected in the electricity bill at the end of the month!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about power outages?&nbsp;As you know, this can happen unexpectedly in the area where you are or at home.&nbsp;However, many people are unaware that this can greatly affect their appliances.&nbsp;So that they don&#8217;t think about unplugging them.&nbsp;As a security measure for the home, but also to protect your devices, it is important to have good reflexes.&nbsp;We explain why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"panne-de-courant-pourquoi-faut-il-debrancher-les-appareils-electriques\">Power outage: why should appliances be unplugged?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-350133\">Connected television \u2013 Source: spm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a power outage or power changes, electrical devices such as television and computer can suffer severe damage in terms of performance.&nbsp;In some cases, they can fail or even cause a short circuit.&nbsp;Therefore, when the power goes out, the first instinct to have is to unplug all the appliances you have at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the consequences of these disturbances also affect disconnected devices?&nbsp;In absolute terms, as long as your equipment remains plugged into the mains, it can also be damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, although large appliances such as the refrigerator or freezer are more resistant to voltage fluctuations, it is still advisable to unplug them in the event of a power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"peut-on-les-brancher-a-nouveau-aussitot-apres\">Can they be plugged back in immediately afterwards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not recommended to plug in your home equipment immediately after the power supply has been restored.&nbsp;According to experts, it is necessary to wait at least two minutes after power is restored to connect the television or computer.&nbsp;For some appliances like the refrigerator, wait a few more minutes to turn them back on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is therefore preferable to wait a little until the power is stable, if only to avoid possible micro-cuts in a row.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quels-appareils-electriques-ne-faut-il-jamais-laisser-branches-longtemps\">What electrical appliances should never be left plugged in for a long time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-350134\">Disconnect the charger \u2013 Source: spm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Television:<\/strong>&nbsp;Operating&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;televisions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;consume 186 volts.&nbsp;In sleep mode, they use 3.06 volts.&nbsp;Off, but still connected, your TV consumes 2.88 volts.&nbsp;LCD screens use 28 volts on, 1.38 volts in standby mode, and 1.13 volts off but still plugged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desktop:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;When turned on and in full use, it consumes 74 volts.&nbsp;In standby mode, 21 watts, and when turned off but still plugged in, it consumes 2.84 volts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laptop:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fully charged, on and working, requires about 30 volts.&nbsp;Operation and charging, 44 watts.&nbsp;Off and plugged in, it consumes 8.9 volts.&nbsp;The only charger plugged in uses 4.42 volts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile charger:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;when charging, the Smartphone consumes between 2 and 3 watts, but when it remains plugged into the power without being connected to the mobile, it is 0.26 volts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Printer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in sleep mode, it has an average consumption of 5 volts per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modem or router:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the DSL in operation reaches 5.37 volts.&nbsp;From time to time it is 1.37 volts.&nbsp;The cable modem draws 6.25 volts when on, 3.84 when off and plugged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scanner:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in full use, consumes 9.6 volts.&nbsp;If it is still plugged in when not in use, it still draws 2.48 volts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microwave oven:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When turned on and in operation, it reaches 1,433 volts.&nbsp;If it is not unplugged, it is 3.08 volts.&nbsp;However, if you leave the door open and it is still plugged in, it draws 25.79 volts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, let&#8217;s face it, we have become dependent on our appliances.&nbsp;Television, computer, mobile phone, router, refrigerator&#8230; We cannot do without it.&nbsp;So we leave them plugged in all day.&nbsp;Bad habit: it is also reflected in the electricity bill at the end of the month! 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