I Asked an Electrician if I Really Need to Unplug All My Electronics Before a Storm
There are plenty of old wives’ tales we all heard growing up. You know the ones: Don’t swallow a watermelon seed or an entire watermelon will grow inside your stomach, or that you have to wait 30 minutes after eating to go swimming.
While neither of those is actually true, some age-old advice you’ve heard is accurate, and that includes the guidance about unplugging electronics before a thunderstorm. As it turns out, that warning shouldn’t be ignored.
We turned to an electrician to learn what safety precautions you should take before a thunderstorm hits. Here’s everything to know.
Do plugged-in electronics pose a risk during thunderstorms?
Yes, but certain electronics pose a higher risk than others, such as televisions and countertop kitchen appliances, according to Tom Jameson, residential electrician and owner of AstroWatt Electric.
If you know a storm is coming, it’s best to unplug large electronics and countertop...
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