What can you do to protect your electronics from power surges? Use a surge protector. Appliance Science looks at how these devices save your gadgets. Richard Baguley has been writing about technology ...

Most homeowners have a few high-tech stainless steel appliances, such as washing machines or fridges with LED panels on the front and computer chips. If you own one, know that a simple power surge ...

Q: I’m always reading scary stories about how sudden power surges can be strong enough to fry all the electrical devices in my house. But what is a power surge, and what kind of damage can it really ...

When the forecast calls for storms, don't hesitate to unplug this essential household appliance, or you may run the risk of a serious surge and severe damage.

Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

Computers, in particular, are very susceptible to damage from power surges. It’s not just your power supply that’s at risk, ...

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 ...

LAKE MARY – One after another, Alan Swisher blew up light bulbs on Thursday. His goal was to show the value of surge protectors in preventing damage to appliances from lightning strikes. But light ...

Most homeowners these days have a few high tech stainless steel appliances, perhaps a washing machine or fridge with an LED panel on the front, and a computer chip on the inside. If so, you need to ...