Did you know that not all electrical devices should be connected to an extension cord? One electrician clarifies the dangers ...

Did you know that not all electrical devices should be plugged into an extension cord? One electrician is making it clear, ...

The most frequent causes of such fires are short circuits, overloading, damage, and/or misuse of extension cords. William & Mary is not immune to extension cord hazards. Improper extension cord use is ...

Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current ... more than 1,800 watts should be on a dedicated circuit -- never connected by an extension cord.

An expert weighs in on the dangers of pairing extension cords and power strips ... that should live on its own dedicated circuit due to high wattage. Electric heaters have long been known to ...

As the colder months approach, many of us turn to space heaters and other high-power appliances to stay warm. However, it’s ...