Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household ...

Although refrigerators use less power -- about 300 to 800 watts -- than some other kitchen appliances, they're still not ...

We've all done it: connecting one extension cord to another in an attempt to daisy-chain a device to a power outlet. This is a major no-no in the land of electricity distribution. It could lead to ...

explains that such appliances and ones that use 1,500 watts of power or more should always be plugged into a dedicated electrical wall outlet. "No extension cords whatsoever," he warns for such ...