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The Kitchen Appliances You Should Absolutely Never Plug Into An Extension Cord By Rolland Judd Sept. 23, 2025 6:00 am EST

Kitchens come in all different shapes and sizes, and unfortunately, not all of them are the most accommodating to dedicated home cooks. They can sometimes be lacking outlets in areas like the best place for your microwave or just not have enough wall sockets in general. Some crafty folks might think they've found a solution by using extension cords to power their various appliances, but they are playing with fire ... literally.

The Takeout spoke with Dennis Godynuk, a licensed appliance expert with Comfort Appliance Repair in Nashville, Tennessee, and he was adamant that extension cords and kitchen appliances should never intertwine. "Do not

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