Three important rules to prevent your appliances from burning out when the lights go out

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Simple life hacks that do not require additional investments and can be used every day.

If you work on a laptop, a sudden turning off the lights may affect the device's battery health. If it is a computer, the situation can be much worse.

• Turn off and unplug small appliances– this is good for planned outages. TVs, computers, kitchen appliances can be unplugged. This helps prevent damage from power surges. Refrigerators or freezers can usually withstand surges.
• After power is restored, wait at least 10 minutes before reconnecting appliances to avoid potential power surges due to network instability.
• Leave at least one light bulb on, even if the light is off. This way you will immediately know when the power is on and you can check the health and operation of electrical appliances connected to the network.

What are the devices for protecting against power surges?

For sensitive electronics, you can use sockets with built-in surge protection. You can also use uninterruptible power supplies, which provide temporary power during outages, allowing you to keep your work going and safely turn off devices.