An experienced electrician explains which household items should never be plugged into power strips due to fire and overheating risks.

We all have those moments. Your phone needs charging, your laptop is dying, and you realize you're out of outlets. So you grab a trusty power strip and start plugging everything in. Easy fix, right?

Avoiding plugging in large appliances like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, and disposals. Important appliances, like sump pumps, heaters, and air conditioners, should have a dedicated outlet.

Not everything should be plugged into a power strip. Here are 10 devices that can fry your power strip and device.