Electronics and appliances are vulnerable during power outages. Being informed of ways to care for them will help you maintain their quality and prevent damage from occurring.
Electrical surges at home can cause serious damage to electronics, appliances, and plugged-in devices. While you might be aware of a severe surge that causes significant destruction, you may not notice many smaller surges lasting a microsecond or less. The harm they cause can be substantial over time.
Power surges can cause costly damage to expensive appliances, computers, and TVs. Here are steps you can take to protect your appliances during power outages.
1. Unplug your appliances immediately.
During a power outage, every electricity outlet socket must not have any appliances or devices plugged into it to avoid a surge once power is restored. Once the electricity is brought back, wait a few moments before plugging in and turning the appliances back on.
2. Set up power surge protectors.
During a power surge, the flow of electricity exceeds the limit the appliances are designed to handle. Surge protectors are used to combat the rush of electricity once power is restored.
Invest in power strips with surge protectors or suppressors for protection. These are useful, especially if nobody is at home to unplug the appliances usually left plugged, such as computers, refrigerators, and air conditioning units.
3. Buy appliances affixed with Quality and Certification Mark.
In the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry imposed the Department Administrative Order (DAO) Number 4 series of 2008. Its aim is to mandate the affixation of the “PS Quality and Safety Certification Mark” on products. Some of the items included in the list are electric fans, flat irons, kitchen machines, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and air conditioners.
4. Get your circuit breaker checked regularly.
The purpose of circuit breakers is to divide power in the house if too much current flows through the wiring. Take note that maintenance is important, so every now and then, get your circuit breakers checked.
Power surges are inevitable. It can be caused by several reasons, including disasters and utility maintenance. While electricity loss can sometimes be predicted, most of the time homes experience a total blackout without any warnings. With this, it is significant to have knowledge of ways to prevent the damage that power surges can have on appliances.
When it comes to prevention, another solution is to acquire local and affordable appliances that are DAO certified and that have met the requirements for quality and standards. Otherwise, make sure to follow the essential steps to prevent damage that can render your appliances unusable.
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