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Can I use these smart plugs for monitoring and getting notified on washing/dryer machines?

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Odenkaz

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Can I use these smart plugs for monitoring and getting notified on washing/dryer machines?

2022-07-23 16:23:49

Tags: #Energy Monitoring #Amazon Alexa

Model: KP125

Hardware Version: V1

Firmware Version: 1.0.8

I bought a pack of 2 smartplugs on best Buy the other day and I was just wondering if I could use these smart plugs to connect my washing/dryer machines for energy monitoring/notifications only. I do not intend to turn on or off the appliances.

Washing machine uses 120V plug

Dryer machine uses gas and 120V plug

The washing machine is a Whirlpool HE

There are no specific specs presented on the machine, unfortunately.

Dryer is a General Electric HE

The specs presented are as shown:

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2022-07-25 07:02:48

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Re:Can I use these smart plugs for monitoring and getting notified on washing/dryer machines?

2022-07-25 07:02:48

@Odenkaz

When use Kasa smart plug with a machine with a motor in it, there is an instantaneous peak power value you need to consider:

Please check Q13: What kind of power appliance can be powered on by TP-Link Smart plug?

The washing machine or dryer machine should have exceeded the horsepower >1 horse power which is around 700W that a smart plug could handle, and it is not recommended to use them with a smart plug.

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