My wife wants the toaster unplugged when not in use. I have seen somewhere "unplug appilances when not in use". Now I find the toaster receptacle is getting loose. Is there a sound reason to unplug appliances?
If I replace the receptacle it would have to be a AFCI type (already GFCI'd).
I'd replace the receptacle with another non AFCI protected receptacle in my own house for certain, probably many others houses as well in situation where inspecting isn't going to happen.
but for liability reasons I never said that
I trust unplugging the toaster when not in use as being a much more critical step at preventing fires than making sure that toaster has AFCI protection. My MIL wanted me to fix a problem with a toaster she had - not electrical, just the bread support arm on one side came detached. That thing was so cheaply built, I wouldn't leave it plugged in when not in use no matter how advanced the circuit protection is ahead of it might be, heat sources are fire sources period.