What are the dangers of leaving a clothing iron on and unattended for 7 hours? And doesnt a iron use alot of power?
2007-04-02 11:34:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Fire would be my first concern.
2007-04-02 11:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could short out and cause a fire or someone could knock it over and it would burn your ironing board. Its a danger and a waste of electricity leaving on for sure. If you forget to unplug things at least look for an iron with an auto shut off, they will turn themselves off if you don't lift them for 10 - 15 minutes.
2007-04-02 19:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by Brokn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A malfunction could cause a fire. Irons use energy to stay at set temps. They are not energy efficient. Although they are not made to use for that many hours, they are made to endure the set temps. You were just lucky if you left it on that long.
2007-04-02 18:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It uses about 700 watts of energy and you had better increase your homeowners insurance..
2007-04-02 18:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't make anything unless it has a defected thermostat (it may start a fire) but it will consume a lot of energy in vain .
2007-04-02 18:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overheating...though some nowadays turn themselves off if not used for a while...
2007-04-02 18:42:37 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could possibly start a fire.
2007-04-02 18:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋