Can You Use Smart Plugs With Large Appliances? | Smart Plug Safety

Описание: You need to watch this before plugging large appliances into a smart plug! Standard smart plugs are typically rated for around 10 to 15 amps. That’s enough juice to power a lamp, a coffee maker or even a TV. But larger appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers and washer-dryers might draw 20 amps or more — so you need to use a smart plug that accommodates greater power needs.

Watch the video above to learn about smart plug safety and the dangers of plugging large, power-hungry appliances into smart plugs, and to learn what you can do to realize your dreams of a fully connected smart home.

Plugging a heavy-power-consumption appliance into a regular Wi-Fi plug could lead to electrical safety issues, such as damage to the smart plug, your outlet or wiring, or the appliance itself. Or worse — like, say, an electrical fire.

Fret not, heavy-duty smart plugs are available, with higher power ratings than regular smart outlet adapters that can handle 20 to 30 amps. When you're shopping for a smart plug for large appliances, make sure to check how much power a plug can handle, look for appliance compatibility to ensure it works with your type and brand of appliance, and review the features of the smart plug to ensure it supports your home automation goals.

In our video, we’ll cover the following topics:
Smart plug safety
Smart plug overload
Smart plug fire risk
Using smart plugs with appliances
Smart plug wattage limits
Smart plug max amperage
Smart plug do's and don'ts
What not to plug into smart plugs

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