Take These 7 Devices Out of Extension Cords or Surge Protectors Immediately, an Electrician Explains

If you live in an older house or apartment, it’s not always easy to find enough wall plugs, especially with the number of appliances and devices we use these days. For certain products, extension cords and surge protectors are fine, but definitely not all of them.

Air fryers, space heaters and other high-powered appliances should never be plugged into extension cords, power strips or surge protectors. Doing so can overload the cord and create a fire hazard. Paul Martinez, owner of Electrified NYC in…