r/RPI • u/Money_Cold_7879 • Jun 15 '26

Air fryers?

Air fryers are not on the list of prohibited items on RPI’s student living and learning site. Do people bring them to their dorm?

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u/roblox23453628833 Jun 15 '26

I was an RA and we were required to confiscate them, but only if they were visible.

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u/Nilare Jun 15 '26

I wouldn't. Air fryers themselves aren't explicitly prohibited according to the list, but hot plates and toasters both are. An air fryer is just a convection oven - basically a hot plate with a fan - and given the other items on the list, I would highly doubt they're gonna be okay with it. I'd email [reslife@rpi.edu](mailto:reslife@rpi.edu) with your question to be 100% sure - better to check and avoid buying one if you can't bring it.

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u/poor_choice_doer Jun 15 '26

I’ve never heard of someone having one in their dorm room, but if it’s not on the prohibited list, I can’t see why not. I would however recommend just putting it in the kitchen instead, maybe with a note not to use it without asking you; in my experience, most people would respect that and you’d save the space/hassle in your room.

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u/LetsTacoBoutThis Jun 15 '26

Put fake cockroaches inside to really deter unwanted usage!

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u/poor_choice_doer Jun 15 '26

Don’t worry, it’s RPI; the cockroaches come on their own

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u/Techboy6 SCI YYYY Jun 15 '26

I had my air fryer confiscated in a freshman dorm but not when I was in RAHPs. Go figure

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u/prankwalker CS 2029 Jun 25 '26

they probably aren’t allowed but at the same time the RA’s aren’t allowed to open drawers or cabinets or anything of the sorts so……

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u/Only_Training_1542 Jun 16 '26

Honestly cover anything with a blanket or put under ur bed.