Q: A repairman said my TV was probably damaged by a voltage surge. I have several TVs so a whole-house surge suppressor would be best. How can I compare different ones? A: Today's homes have more ...

Most surge protectors fail quietly. They don’t spark, smoke, or give you any dramatic warning. They simply stop protecting your devices – and you’d never know it. Nearly every home today has ...

Surge protectors protect your devices from sudden spikes in voltage caused by electrical storms, power outages, or other power-hungry devices on the same circuit. Unfortunately, these safeguards don’t ...

I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with whole-house surge protectors. I was out at Menards the other day, and saw that they sell a product that wires to your breaker box that provides ...

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With the colder months approaching, snow, ice and high winds can cause power outages and sudden voltage spikes. These surges are known to kill laptops, TVs, smart devices and even Wi-Fi routers in an ...

When the power goes out, not many of us think of unplugging our devices. After all, there is no power, so what difference will it make? It turns out, a lot. There are seven things you should unplug in ...

Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to prevent fires in their chimneys to what to do about the tree ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Severe weather can strike with little warning—bringing high winds, downed power lines, and sudden outages. That can put your expensive electronics at risk of serious damage.