Appliance Breakdown in a Power Outage? What to Do
Experiencing a power outage is not ideal. Whether you’re affected by a storm, the grid failing, or the power company taking care of routine maintenance, the sudden loss of electricity can wreak havoc on your day and sometimes appliances in your home. If you’ve ever questioned what to do when your refrigerator stops making its unending hum, or a washing machine won’t turn back on after a power completion because the power came back on, this guide is for you. Let’s go through what happens to your appliances when the power goes out and how to assess them safely and properly. Why Do Appliances Break After Loss of Power? Loss of power (while annoying) usually does not directly cause appliances to break, and, instead, serious risk of appliance damage comes from power surges when the electricity comes back on. If you have appliances that are over 8–10 years of age, it may not make much sense to go through repair costs. When electricity is restored, the surge can overwhelm delicate cir...