Power strips are everywhere.
Under desks. Behind entertainment centers. In dorm rooms and home offices.
They help us charge phones, power laptops, and run lamps with ease.
But here’s what most people don’t realize: 👉 Not everything belongs on a power strip.
While they’re great for low-power electronics, power strips are not designed to handle high-wattage appliances. Overloading them can cause overheating, melting, or even electrical fires.
In fact, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Over 3,300 home fires each year are linked to power strips and surge protectors — many due to misuse.
Let’s explore the 9 common household items you should never plug into a power strip — so you can protect your home, your devices, and your family.
Because real convenience isn’t about plugging everything in. It’s about knowing what shouldn’t go in.
⚠️ Why Power Strips Have Limits
Power strips are not magic. They’re extensions of your wall outlet — with the same circuit limits.
💡 Rule of thumb: Use power strips only for low-power electronics, never as a permanent fix for lack of outlets.
Now, let’s look at what never belongs on one.
❌ 1. Refrigerator
