Although refrigerators use less power -- about 300 to 800 watts -- than some other kitchen appliances, they're still not ...

Who likes extension cords?! Beyond their practical benefits of connecting an appliance to a power outlet if the lead falls ...

"No extension cords whatsoever," he warns for such appliances. When extension cords are paired with appliances that have a heating element, it can lead to overheating, burning and ultimately fires ...

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 ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. But, if not used properly, extension cords lead to electrical shock ...