I would love using these smart plugs to track energy usage but I'm worried if a washine machine could overload it, since it's a big appliance. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thank you!
#Are smart plugs like Sonoff S31 safe to use with a washing machine or clothes dryer?
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dim osprey
There are energy meter devices that can work for bigger appliances.
You'll just have to make sure the one you buy can support a larger load.
mint tulip
Consult the user manual of your appliance to get a sense of its power draw, add some reasonable safety margin and then check the rated continuous load you can put on those sockets
If out of range or still in doubt, either resort to one of those energy meter only devices like from Shelly, or if the load is even exceeding those, pick a clamp on monitoring solution