• ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Since that episode on This is Us, any appliance with a heating element but without a functioning “On” light is a huge no-no

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        Basically. The on light is an early warning system for a faulty mechanical switch , meaning that the moment you turn off the appliance , but the light stays on - you should think “oh , this is a fire hazard, I should fix it or throw it away”