Extension cords and power strips are typically safe for everyday electronics, but they can become hazardous when used with certain appliances - especially during the summer.

Smart plugs are useful for controlling devices, and surge protectors give you lots of sockets. Can you combine the two and control multiple devices?

Extension cords do not consume any electricity when not in use, nor do unpopulated sockets pose any sort of safety concern.

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Of course, if you can't plug this extension cord into the wall in your destination country, it won't do much good. For that, ...

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The same applies to power strips. To ensure safety, it's best to place the air fryer on the countertop and plug ... in the United States, with some of those resulting from extension cord use.

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But before you start cooling down your home, there's one safety tip to keep in mind: Never plug ... cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US.

Midea is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because pooled water in the units may not drain fast enough, leading to mold growth.