ELi5 Why is traditional electronic iron (for ironing clothes) doesn’t have on/off switch like other gadgets to enable it stay plugged into power socket (e.g overnight) while on. Essentially, I want to know why most irons have to switched on/off from the socket instead of the device.

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ELi5 Why is traditional electronic iron (for ironing clothes) doesn’t have on/off switch like other gadgets to enable it stay plugged into power socket (e.g overnight) while on. Essentially, I want to know why most irons have to switched on/off from the socket instead of the device.

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Anonymous 0 Comments

imagine if you accidentally forgot to flip the switch and didnt realize
Thats why they make you unplug to power down.
Reduces accidental fire risks significantly.

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