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06-23-2011, 04:19 PM
#91
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OMG...I told my husband at dinner tonight that I thought I was going to go buy a new iron this weekend. I told him that when I plug in the iron and turn it on I keep smelling something burning. It is a Rowenta. I am not using it again. It is not worth it! So glad you and you dh are ok and the house is ok. Thanks so much for the warning.
06-23-2011, 04:29 PM
#92
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Sewing area, Ioning area, Embroidery area - all have their power strips for their machines and lamps. When I leave the area I hit the switch on the power strip. When the light goes out, I know all the machines in the area are off.
06-23-2011, 05:38 PM
#94
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Originally Posted by Woodster
Originally Posted by yellowsnow55
Glad you are okay. I've never ever unplugged my iron, it's been on for 11 years now, since the day I bought it. I will now turn it of. Thanks for the warning.
06-23-2011, 06:41 PM
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Another thing to remember is that as long as any appliance is plugged in (even when the switch is off) there is a certain amount of electricity trickling through. This can add up to quite a dollar amount over a year. So all small appliances, washing machines etc should be unplugged when not in use. TV's are the worst offenders, and don't forget plasmas can be a bit of a fire hazard if insufficient gap between the wall and the unit and if dust builds up. Stay safe everyone.
06-23-2011, 06:59 PM
#97
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
i always plug mine in with a surge protector cord that has a light on it. i'm in the habit of turning off the iron and the surge cord whenever i step away - even to just sew a few seams. sounds a little paranoid, but i can't afford not to be safe since i live alone :)
06-23-2011, 07:19 PM
#99
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Thank goodness you were home and DH was able to get to it right away.
I am thinking my Rowenta needs replacing after 11 years -- it is plugged into a lighted power strip that I turn off when I leave the room.
I have the machines plugged in but the power strips are on the floor -- I think I will be moving them so I can turn them off as well. I don't like unplugging because of the wear and tear on the plug (I sometimes turn off the iron 3 or 4 times a day)
I am thinking my Rowenta needs replacing after 11 years -- it is plugged into a lighted power strip that I turn off when I leave the room.
I have the machines plugged in but the power strips are on the floor -- I think I will be moving them so I can turn them off as well. I don't like unplugging because of the wear and tear on the plug (I sometimes turn off the iron 3 or 4 times a day)
06-23-2011, 07:31 PM
#100
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I Had the same experience with my "auto" shut off. I was ironing and the phone rang so I sit to talk on the phone. When I turned around the iron was red hot so I unplugged it. It took a few HOURS for it to cool down. I hate to think what would have happened if I had left the room. Now the iron get's unplugged when I leave the room. Sorry you had such a hard experience with this.
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