Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the ...

Let's be blunt: you are creating a massive fire hazard. High-power appliances like space heaters, air fryers, and coffee ...

Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...

Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to ...

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The house sustained roughly $65,000 in damage and an additional $15,000 in smoke damage to the unit next door, according to ...

The three appliances that must always be plugged straight into wall sockets are kettles, heaters and toasters, reports ...

There are certain appliances you should never plug into an extension lead in UK homes, due to the potential to overload a socket and cause a fire ...

Charanjit Mannu, Electrical Engineer and Director at Elec Training, shared the three appliances that should never be plugged ...

Whilst undeniably convenient, extension leads constitute one of the principal causes of electrical fires throughout the UK.

Common household appliances can be too powerful for an extension lead to handle, creating a fire and safety hazard ...

Whilst undeniably convenient, extension leads constitute one of the principal causes of electrical fires throughout the UK. This occurs because numerous people fail to realise that particular ...