mark_wpduet
Well-known member
My goodness... I didn't even think about it being a "proper" surge protector or possibly even counterfeit... Probably 2008 (yes, it's been that long) I had one of those (I guess cheap) flat surge protectors that multiple things can be plugged into...with lights on it that are STILL ON to this day (I check)...and I just plugged my FL washer into that.. again, this was 2008 and haven't touched it... Now the fridge or dishwasher isn't plugged into one (I wish they were) but I just haven't messed with it and just figured the next time I had to get a new appliance I will just get the surge protector then...
the person on the phone must have just been reading a script...not having a clue you weren't talking about an extension cord.
I wonder what "PROPER" surge protectors are good/reliable or whatever? I didn't know you had to make sure of the proper amperage or whatnot... In my little mind if it's a 110 outlet then it's fine. Shows how much I know.
To be totally honest - I have NO clue if that's responsible for my duet continuing to work for such an unusually long time (speed queen territory) All I know is the board failed 2 years after owning it....and when the new one was put in, I plugged it into that surge protector and it's' been golden ever since... But at the same time, my Maytag dishwasher has NOT been plugged into a surge protector and we're at 11 years with it with no issues. So who the hell knows?
the person on the phone must have just been reading a script...not having a clue you weren't talking about an extension cord.
I wonder what "PROPER" surge protectors are good/reliable or whatever? I didn't know you had to make sure of the proper amperage or whatnot... In my little mind if it's a 110 outlet then it's fine. Shows how much I know.
To be totally honest - I have NO clue if that's responsible for my duet continuing to work for such an unusually long time (speed queen territory) All I know is the board failed 2 years after owning it....and when the new one was put in, I plugged it into that surge protector and it's' been golden ever since... But at the same time, my Maytag dishwasher has NOT been plugged into a surge protector and we're at 11 years with it with no issues. So who the hell knows?