It is a cool moonlit night. Sitting on the balcony on a couch and thinking of hearing some classic music wearing the headphones. Darn! The cord of the headphones is knotted and twisted. Isn’t it irritating? Again, a long journey ahead about an hour later.
Thinking of taking a good and refreshing shower and quickly dry my hair. Oh no! I am on the clock, and the cord of the blow dryer is all twisted and knotted. How to untwist a headphones? Surely going to miss my train for it.
Yes, we go through many troubles for the twisted and knotted cords of our Headphones and Hair Dryers. Again, we use a long extension cord for using the power at a distance from the power source.
This extension cord becomes twisted and damaged quite easily, thus bearing the risk of shock disaster. So here we are; we have come up with some useful tips to untwist a cord. Let’s begin our journey of how to untwist a cord.
How To Untwist A Headphones?
We use a long extension cord for using the power at a distance from the power source. A long extension cord can be of the length you need based on your requirements. It can be 20 to 30 feet or even longer. We use a power extension cord for many reasons.
Suppose you want to set your sound-box and speakers deep in your garden, at a garden party. There it would help if you had a long extension cord to supply power. Again, we use a long extension cord for playing badminton at night, lighting up the playground using the power with the aid of a long extension cord.
After using a long extension cord every time, we need to coil it back. The coiling and uncoiling of this cord round and round again make it twisted and sometimes kinked. For this reason, it does not last long. Moreover, it can damage the inside part of the cord, thus bearing the threat of shock.
It is of utmost importance to untwist the cord and coil it back properly to keep the cord safe and secure. Following are some steps of how to untwist a long extension cord and coil it back.
Untwisting Process
- First, you have to take care of the knots of the cord. It is also true for any cords. Without unknotting, we cannot make it untwist. So, you have to lay the cord on a flat surface. Then look for one end of the cord. Starting from that end, we need to search for knots, and run that end back through the knots, thus unknotting the cord.
- A screwdriver can be useful if any knot is too narrow that your finger cannot reach. Stick a screwdriver into the knot and make some space, then run back the end of the cord through that knot.
- After unknotting, move on to the untwisting process. Sometimes, a cord can untwist itself if we can lift it free from the friction of the ground. To do this, you can go on top of a tall building. Then, hold the cord with one hand and let the other end of the cord go down from the top.
- You can feel the cord is untwisting itself. It will be even better if you hang a little weight with the falling end of the cord.
- The weight will help the cord to untwist itself. But remember to hang a lightweight object. Otherwise, you can stress and damage the cord.
- Another process is to run your finger from one end to another to untwist the cord. To do this, you can tie one end of the cord with something. Or you can take the help of someone and make them hold the end. Then hold the cord with your thumb and index fingers from that end.
- And run your fingers down along the cord from one end to another. As you progress, the cord will untwist along the way.
Coiling Process
- Now you have to coil the cord properly to avoid further twisting. One cord-coiling process is the hand-elbow process. To do this, you have to spin the cord around your hand and elbow of the same hand. While doing it, stand your ground and let the cord come to you.
- Do not walk toward the cord while spinning. If you let the cord come to you, it will untwist and come along the way. But many think that the hand and elbow coiling process causes the cord to twist.
- Some people prefer to coil the cord by over-under process. Because they think it causes less twist to the cord. It is more effective because, in this process, you are twisting a cord by spinning, then again introducing a reverse twist on the next spin.
- Thus, resulting in natural stress on the cord. To do it, hold one end of the cord with one hand, and spin a loop with the second hand by holding the cord with an inside palm position. Then, spin the next loop with the second hand by holding the cord with an outside palm position.
- Maintain the inside and outside for the rest of the cord. It isn’t easy to understand this process by reading. So, you can watch a video of the over-under process on YouTube. This coiling process may give you a better result avoiding cord twists.
How to Untwist a Cord of Headphones
It isn’t very pleasant to find the cord of our headphones twisted out of nowhere. Sometimes, we left it on the desk after using it, again sometimes; we keep it inside a drawer. When we grab it the next day, it is twisted all over, as if some evil force does it. Then, when we try to unknot it by force, we end up damaging the headphones.
A twist in the headphones occurs when we use them. Sometimes, we change our sitting position, hold the headphones wrong, turn it back right, put it down on the desk carelessly, etc. All these facts twist the plastic shielding, and sometimes, the inside copper wire of the headphones. Thus, creating tension and twist in the headphones.
A twist in the headphones can decrease the sound quality and finally make it a defective one. So, it is vital to untwist the twists and knots of the headphones after we use them. Following are some steps of how to untwist a cord of headphones.
Untwisting Process
- At first, you need to remove all the knots, if there are any. It is useless to untwist a cord if there are any knots. You can unknot any cords by following the same process. For headphones, find the plug-in end of the cord. Start finding the knots from that end. Then, run the plug-in end of the cord back through every knot. Now it is unknotted.
- To untwist the cord, first, you can use your fingers. Hold the upper end of the cord of the headphones with the thumb and index fingers. Then run the fingers down along the cord. Do this process several times. You can feel that the cord is untwisting.
- The next step is to hang the headphones in such a way so that the cord is hanging down. To do it, you can hang the headphones on a cloth hanger or a hook. Keep it this way for a night. This wire will untwist itself over the night.
- You can hang a lightweight object with the lower end of the cord while hanging down. It will help more with the untwisting process.
- Would you please keep your headphones hanging on a hanger every time you use them? But if you want to store it in a drawer, you have to coil the headphones’ cord properly. Again, you need to coil the cord properly if you need to carry it in your backpack while traveling. We recommend you to coil it by the over-under process. We mentioned this process in the long extension cord section above.
- Another process of untwisting the cord is to keep the headphones under the heat of the sun. It will be easier to untwist the cord when the cord is warm by running down the fingers.
How To Untwist A Cord Of Hair Dryer
What a hairdryer does is dry our hair quickly. So, it is meant to serve while we are in a hurry. After a refreshing shower, we go quickly to grab the hairdryer and give a blow to our wet hair, but only to find out that the cord is twisted and tangled.
So, what good is a hairdryer if the cord is twisted? Here are some tips we can follow to untwist the cord of a hairdryer. We can apply the same process as we applied for the headphones cord just above it. So, we are keeping it brief here.
- The first step is always unknotting the knots of the cord. You can hold the hairdryer high in one hand and let the cord fall free. It will unknot knots itself in the first place.
- Then, unknot the knots by running back the plug-in end of the cord through the knots.
- Use the thumb and index fingers to hold and run down along the cord to untwist the cord.
- Hang the hairdryer with something and let the cord fall free. It will untwist the cord itself. Hanging a lightweight object with a cord can make the process more effective.
- Coil the cord by the over-under process when you need to coil and carry or keep it into a drawer.
At A Glance
A twisting cord is very much irritating. It frustrates us. It also makes the plastic shield of the cord damaged as well as the copper wire inside, resulting in a defective cord. So, we need to use any device carefully so that we do not twist the cord. We should untwist a cord by the process we mentioned above in this article.
We must coil a cord properly by the over-under process to keep it safe and secure. Finally, we recommend you to use good quality cords that twist lesser. I hope now you know how to untwist a headphones.
In conclusion, when it comes to cords, it is essential to be aware of their dangers and how to use them to avoid any accidents properly. Additionally, it’s always a good idea to have a pair of pliers on hand in case something goes wrong. Most importantly, keep your cords organized and untangled to last longer.
FAQs
1.How Do I Untwist Headphones?
Ans: Some headphones come with an untwistable wire, while others may require a bit more force. If the wire is already untwistable, grasp one end and twist it counterclockwise (as seen in the photo). If the wire needs to be untwistable, insert one end of the extension cord into one earphone jack on your device and plug the other end into an appropriate outlet.
Hold each earphone by its tips and twist both ends of the cord together until they’re tight against each other (as seen in the photo) – don’t worry if some excess cord hangs down. Finally, snip off any extra cable.
2.How Do I Untwist A Hair Dryer?
Ans: Hair dryers usually have a clip on the nozzle that allows you to loosen it. Once it’s loose, use your fingers to twist the nozzle toward yourself until it unscrews.
Now remove the nozzle. Next, hold onto one end of the cord and lift it so both ends are visible (as seen in the photo). Next, use your other hand to twist one end of the rope about 1/4 inch from where it connects to the outlet. It will break the connection between cable and plug and untwist easier later on. Finally, remove any extra slack from the cord by pulling on it tight.
3.How Do I Untwist A Long Extension Cord?
Ans: If the cord is coiled, uncoil it by holding both ends and pulling them towards you. Hold one end and make a ‘C’ with your other hand if the cord is not coiled. Next, drag the end of the ‘C’ across the center of the coil (as seen in the photo). Let go of one end of both cords, and they should spring back into their original shape.
4.Why Is It Essential To Untwist Cords Before Using Them?
Ans: If a cord is twisted, it can become kinked and prevent the device from receiving enough power to work correctly.
5.What Are Some Safety Tips For Using Cords?
Ans: Always use a cord guard when possible. Avoid making short or sudden cuts in the cord – this could cause the cable to disconnect and spark, creating a fire. When using an extension cord, read the rating and ensure it can handle the load.
6.What Should You Do If The Cord Becomes Entangled?
Ans: If the cord becomes entangled, gently move the lines apart without pulling on them too much. Then if that doesn’t work, use a pair of pliers to grip one end of the cord and pull it away from the device.
7.What Should You Do If The Cord Becomes Damaged?
Ans: If the cord becomes damaged, it should replace.
8.How Can You Prevent Cords From Becoming Tangled In The First Place?
Ans: Some tips to prevent cords from getting tangled include keeping them organized and grouping similar cables together.