When we think about house fires, the usual culprits come to mind—candles, fireplaces, or maybe the stove left on too long.

But before you start cooling down your home, there's one safety tip to keep in mind: Never plug your air conditioner into an ...

Extension cords and power strips are typically safe for everyday electronics, but they can become hazardous when used with ...

Fire safety experts at Crusader Fire are issuing an urgent warning to those who rely on kitchen extension leads, urging them ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice called "daisy chaining" can lead to the circuit overheating, which would cause the ...

Fire safety experts have issued a stark warning to anyone who uses extension leads at home and frequently relies on them in ...

Have you ever left the house and wondered if you remembered to turn off the toaster? You’re not alone. Many of us rely on ...

Spread out high-power devices like air-conditioners, water heaters, and microwaves across different sockets and avoid daisy-chaining extension cords,” he said. Installing residual current ...

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 ...