What can you do to protect your electronics from power surges? Use a surge protector. Appliance Science looks at how these devices save your gadgets. Richard Baguley has been writing about technology ...

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Most homeowners have a few high-tech stainless steel appliances, such as washing machines or fridges with LED panels on the front and computer chips. If you own one, know that a simple power surge ...

Surge protectors have been documented to start house fires when they wear out. Here's how long they last and why your weather ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many people assume that as long as appliances are plugged in and working, there's nothing to worry about. But a sudden spike in voltage can ...

KPRC 2 Investigates: CenterPoint power issue causes damage to homes. Why won't CenterPoint pay for the damage done? Investigator Amy Davis is looking into your rights ...

Dear Heloise: I was reading about how long appliances should last. I have a question regarding these new appliances: Should we be using surge protectors on them? They do have a small computer in them.

LANGHORNE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A power surge hit a Bucks County neighborhood Sunday, leaving several homeowners with damaged appliances and some even without air conditioning for days in the sweltering heat ...

Most homeowners these days have a few high tech stainless steel appliances, perhaps a washing machine or fridge with an LED panel on the front, and a computer chip on the inside. If so, you need to ...

LANGHORNE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A power surge hit a Bucks County neighborhood Sunday, leaving several homeowners with damaged appliances and some even without air conditioning for days in the sweltering heat ...