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you think it’s ok to leave my crockpot on “warm” over night?

Posted - March 4, 2021

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  • 44175
    It depends what is in it.
      March 4, 2021 8:01 PM MST
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  • 1817
    my bone broth duh 
      March 5, 2021 9:41 AM MST
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  • 10451
    If it is a good quality crockpot and the electrical wiring in your home is up to code then it is perfectly fine. Cheers!
      March 4, 2021 8:13 PM MST
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  • 2960
    No. Fire hazard. Unplug everything before going to bed.
      March 4, 2021 8:46 PM MST
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  • 9778
    Maybe. How good is your insurance?
      March 5, 2021 5:16 AM MST
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  • 1817
    pretty good actually

    i ended up unplugging it anyway  because I have an  anxiety riddled wrinkled brain

    one less thing i have to do today though
      March 5, 2021 9:43 AM MST
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  • 19942
    I don't leave any electrical appliance plugged in overnight except my toaster.
      March 5, 2021 6:08 AM MST
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  • 52905

     

      Wait, you unplug the washing machine, dryer, refrigerator, . . . ?


    ~

      March 5, 2021 7:15 AM MST
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  • 19942
    Clearly, I can't unplug the fridge, but we aren't permitted to have washers/dryers in our apartments.  We have a laundry room in the basement for the tenants' use.
      March 5, 2021 9:10 AM MST
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  • 9778
    I heard somewhere that most electrical fires are caused by toaster that are left plugged in. I never leave my plugged in.
      March 5, 2021 8:45 AM MST
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  • 19942
    Interesting.  I'll have to unplug it when not using.  Thanks.
      March 5, 2021 9:09 AM MST
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  • 44175
    How would that be possible? It isn't drawing any current.



    According to the U.S. Fire Administration, between 2014 and 2016, electrical fires accounted for 6.3% of all residential fires, with approximately 24,000 fires being reported each year.
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    When working with members of your community on fire and life safety, it is important to teach the common causes of electrical fires. Here are the 5 most common causes of electrical fires.

    Electrical fire cause 1: Faulty outlets, appliances. Most electrical fires are caused by faulty electrical outlets and old, outdated appliances. Other fires are started by faults in appliance cords, receptacles and switches. Never use an appliance with a worn or frayed cord, which can send heat onto combustible surfaces like floors, curtains, and rugs that can start a fire.

    Running cords under rugs is another cause of electrical fires. Removing the grounding plug from a cord so it can be used in a two-prong electrical outlet can also cause a fire. The reason appliances have the extra prong is so they can be only used in outlets that can handle the extra amount of electricity that these appliances draw.

    Electrical fire cause 2: Light fixtures. Light fixtures, lamps and light bulbs are another common reason for electrical fires. Installing a bulb with a wattage that is too high for the lamps and light fixtures is a leading cause of electrical fires. Always check the maximum recommended bulb wattage on any lighting fixture or lamp and never go over the recommended amount.

    Another cause of fire is placing materials like cloth or paper over a lampshade. The material heats up and ignites, causing a fire. Faulty lamps and light fixtures also frequently result in fires.

    Electrical fire cause 3: Extension cords. Misuse of extension cords is another electrical fire cause. Appliances should be plugged directly into outlet and not plugged into an extension cord for any length of time. Only use extension cords as a temporary measure. If you do not have the appropriate type of outlets for your appliances, hire an electrician to install new ones.

    Electrical fire cause 4: Space heaters. Because these types of heaters are portable, many times people put them too close to combustible surfaces such as curtains, beds, clothing, chairs, couches and rugs. Coil space heaters are especially dangerous in this regard because the coils become so hot they will almost instantaneously ignite any nearby flammable surface.

    If you do use space heaters, use the radiator-type that diffuse heat over the entire surface of the appliance. These are less likely to ignite flammable items, but should still be kept away from them.

    Electrical fire cause 5: Wiring. Outdated wiring often causes electrical fires. If a home is over 20 years old, it may not have the wiring capacity to handle the increased amounts of electrical appliances in today’s average home, such as computers, wide-screen televisions, video and gaming players, microwaves and air conditioners.

    Breakers should be triggered when circuits get overloaded by too much electricity, but outdated breaker boxes often have worn connectors that do not work, causing the system to overload and start an electrical fire.
      March 5, 2021 11:19 AM MST
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  • 9778
    It's because the lever that start the toasting process can be old or defective and slide down by itself and not go back up. The toaster can catch fire or can cause other combustibles nearby to catch fire.
      March 5, 2021 12:25 PM MST
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  • 32529
    Sure. No different than leaving it on all day. 
      March 5, 2021 7:29 AM MST
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  • 17364
    I don't leave mine on while away or asleep.  This post was edited by Thriftymaid at March 6, 2021 1:39 AM MST
      March 6, 2021 1:38 AM MST
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