Is it normal for a plug on an appliance to become very warm while in use?

If not, is it more likely a problem with the appliance or the outlet?|||Never use an extension cord with an appliance that uses a lot of power as you risk using a cord that is not rated properly and it will heat up. If you must use an extension cord, but one that greatly exceeds the max power requirements of the device. These extension cords are VERY expensive, but worth it. Sometimes they are sold as "air conditioner" extension cords, and are 6' long, so you can just buy what you need. Its very important to have the shortest cord possible as regardless of the wires gauge, the longer the cord, the less power it can take.





When you buy an appliance, be careful that they did not make it too cheap by using a cord that is too short and not rated high enough. Look for the UL Mark on the cord.|||If it's got one of the little boxes, yes. If it's just a regular old plug, no. That's a little scary.|||no, warm wires are a sign of potential trouble. plug other appliances in the same recepticle/plug and see if they get hot. if they do have some check the amount of voltage and/or amperage to determine if the device is over the 15/20 voltage it is intended to carry.|||Some do become very warm %26amp; it will depend on the appliance being used. We have some portable electric heaters were the plug %26amp; cord will become very warm when it's on the maximum setting of 1500 watts and on for long periods of time. I have seen the plugs on those same heaters overheat and short circuit too after months of use because the plug was not strong enough to carry the load well. If I was you I'd keep a very close eye on it while using the appliance and not use it at all at night while asleep. When I see that sort of thing I always replace the plug with a better %26amp; stronger one.





Submit the same question again with the description of the appliance %26amp; we'll be able to give you a better answer. Or email one of us directly.|||no warm is not good. you might be over loading the circuit. to many things on the circuit breaker.