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Amy Hunt

The 5 household appliances experts warn you should always unplug during the summer

Blue kitchen with oven, washing machine and kettle.

The summer appears to have finally arrived in the UK, and of course, that typically brings with it much higher temperatures than we’re usually used to. But amongst all the long lazy picnics and evenings spent at the pub during the summer, you’d be forgiven for forgetting to consider the impact hotter temperatures can have on your household appliances. 

In the same way that we need to be a little more careful about taking care of ourselves in the heat, our appliances also require more care and attention during the summer – as some of our most often-used devices can be prone to overheating during the warmer months. Not only is this not good for their functionality, but it isn’t safe either. In fact, in the most severe cases, an overheating appliance can catch fire.

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