Dorm Appliances Safety Tip: Check your campus housing regulations for approved appliances for your university, college, or boarding school dorm room before shopping.

DO BUY compact appliances for college or boarding school that are small in scale (dorm size), manufactured to operate on a standard 110/120v plug, UL Listed, and approved by your school's campus housing department for use in their residence halls.

DO NOT BUY appliances with an open flame or open coil such as hot plates or toasters. The majority of colleges, universities and boarding schools consider these appliances unsafe, a fire hazard. As for irons and coffee makers, live dorm smart... stick with quality auto shutoff appliances for use in your dorm room to ensure your safety and the safety of your roommates.

All compact appliances sold on DormSmart.com are are manufactured to operate on a standard 110/120v plug and UL Listed. Always check directly with your campus housing department before purchasing appliances for your dorm room.

Housing Approved Appliances for Students Living in Dorm Rooms

Moving to campus is challenging enough without having to give up all the modern conveniences of home. Exactly why DormSmart researches compact appliances for dorm rooms that are safe and practical while providing the modern conveniences of appliances like mom's. Because housing policies differ between schools, we work every day to locate and provide a wide selection of quality compact appliances that meet or exceed the housing guidelines of universities, colleges, and boarding schools across the US. All you need to do before shopping is  check your school housing policies  then select appliances approved for use on your campus. Live Dorm Smart!
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