Yours probably won't blow up, but your electronics could suffer from old surge protectors -- and it may depend on the weather ...

HOUSTON, Texas – We are hearing from homeowners who say power surges and faulty electric equipment owned by CenterPoint Energy are damaging their appliances, costing them sometimes thousands of ...

With the arrival of hot weather, power outages often become more prevalent (especially in storm-prone areas). Excessive heat also creates higher reliance on air conditioning, which in turn places an ...

We explain why you should avoid using the dishwasher or doing laundry during a thunderstorm—and how long to wait to run the dishwasher after a storm passes.

When you go to plug in your new smartphone only to see an outlet occupied with other electronics, you might use a surge protector or a power strip to expand your available electricity access.