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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by londons_explore on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @01:32PM (#37311175)
Most kitchen appliances require the right voltage. They normally have a heater or motor driven direct from the AC voltage.

Most devices you'd use outside the kitchen usually will work on any voltage - with notable exceptions being vacuum cleaners, washing machines and fan heaters.

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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by rootusrootus on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @01:59PM (#37311527)
For sure you'd want to be careful. My Kitchenaid stand mixer would certainly be unhappy if it were plugged into a 240V outlet, but Kitchenaid makes a 240V version that I could replace it with. A lot of work, but technically doable.

Probably about as likely as wiring up DC receptacles throughout the house. Zero.

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