KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

A good generator can save the day when the power goes out—but if it’s set up wrong, all that money you spent might as well ...

When the power goes out, everyone scrambles to get the generator running. But the people who panic the least are the ones who ...

As temperatures continue to drop, families across East Tennessee are using various methods like space heaters to warm their ...

An electrical engineer is warning consumers that not all generators are created equal, and many of the smaller, cheaper ones ...

High winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so the Guam Power Authority reminds residents to take a look around their ...

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands. Don't ...

Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be ...

Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...