Other Kitchen Appliances You Should Unplug at Night
While the toaster takes center stage, it’s not the only device that deserves a second look at bedtime. Safety experts and electrical specialists recommend unplugging the following common kitchen appliances each night:
- Air fryers — These appliances are favorites in modern kitchens for their efficiency and speed, but they carry risks that aren’t always obvious. Even when not in use, they can become fire hazards if left plugged in due to electrical faults or overheating.
- Toaster ovens — Like the regular toaster, toaster ovens accumulate food debris near hot elements and can experience electrical malfunctions overnight.
- Coffee makers with warming plates — Old-style coffee makers with hot plates underneath glass jugs are a particular risk if left plugged in for extended periods.
- Sandwich presses and panini grills — These have exposed heating plates that can pose a fire hazard when left plugged in on crowded countertops.
- Electric kettles — While not as risky as toasters, older kettles with worn cords or loose connections should be unplugged at night.
- Cheap or unbranded multi-cookers and hotplates — These devices often lack the safety features found in name-brand appliances and should always be unplugged when not in use.
The guiding principle is simple: if it generates heat and doesn’t need to run at night, unplug it.
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