If you typically use extension cords or power strips in your home, an electrician says to make sure to avoid plugging them ...

If you have a modern power cord going into an older outlet, you may wonder if using a three-prong plug with a missing ground ...

Different cords have different power capacities ... move other small appliances that might be in the way so that you can plug them directly into the outlet and use them safely.

If you’re anything like Clark Griswold from Christmas Vacation, setting up holiday lights is one of your favorite parts of ...

"the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances, because they should be used for electronics only." AC units use too much ...

The 4799 rewireable IEC connector from SCHURTER is the first of its kind: it combines a rewireable C19 connector with the ...

The posts warn against plugging space heaters into extension cords or power strips because doing so could start a fire. It is unsafe to plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips.

If you've ever used an extension cord before, you know the frustration of facing a tangled mess of cords every time you need ...

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 ft. away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater. Portable space heaters should be turned OFF every time you ...