Unpopular opinion: I always start repairs without unplugging the unit | Appliance Repairers

Diana Murray · 2026-02-27T10:37:08.139841+00:00

I mean, idk, maybe it's just me but unplugging eats up minutes for small jobs. If you know what you're doing, it's fine to skip it.

taylor1806mo ago

Yeah, that "nasty bite" story from @felix606 lines up with what I read. Some article broke down how even small appliances can have capacitors that hold a dangerous charge long after you unplug them, so skipping that step is just playing with luck. It basically said assuming something is safe is how you win a Darwin Award.

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the_david6mo ago

Just grab a multimeter and check it first, saves the guesswork.

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felix6066mo ago

Dude, I get wanting to save a minute but that's how you end up with a trip to the ER for no good reason. Saw a guy get a real nasty bite from a fridge compressor he was sure was off. It takes two seconds to pull the plug and it's just not worth the risk, even on small jobs.

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