Indications That Your Cell Phone Charger Needs to Be Changed Before a Fire or Disaster
The charger, that device that we cannot live without and that we put in the bag first when we go on vacation. Precisely for this reason, we must be careful with some signs that can indicate that its useful life is about to end.
Over time, wear and tear on any phone charger becomes evident. However, we refuse to replace it for any reason, even if the cable is peeled or has taken on an unoriginal color.
If the charging is fine, why would we want to change it? Well, you should be aware and think again because continuing to use your phone charger even after it is damaged can cause more harm than good.
According to Make Use Of, in 2008, electrical faults and malfunctions caused more than 53,000 home fires. And that's because a faulty charger is so dangerous. If we're replacing burnt-out power strips or large appliance cables, we should also be doing the same for small phone chargers.
Now, how do you know when your phone charger has reached the end of its useful life? According to Cable Wholesale, there are warning signs to look for if you feel it’s time to ditch your phone charger and get a new one.
- If you notice that your phone is getting hotter or hotter than usual when charging.
- If you notice that your smartphone's screen or buttons become inactive, unresponsive, or slow down, especially when charging.
- If you can see that your phone charger is bent and has tangled cables.
- Of course, if it's damaged enough that you're embarrassed to take it anywhere.
Knowing this, and if you have finally decided to change it because you definitely should, where do I throw it away? The phone charger is a commercial cable, so it contains heavy metals and plastic, and throwing it away would be devastating to the environment.