Fire and energy efficiency experts share tips for unplugging electronics before leaving home for vacation to prevent ...

Standby power accounts for 5 to 10% of a home’s total electricity usage, according to research by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Home entertainment devices are some of the biggest culprits.

To ensure you're safely using an extension cords, avoid these common situations when you should never use an extension cord.

Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department ...

Electrical shocks can cause damage to electronic devices that are plugged into the power supply.

Considering the multitude of electric appliances you might have scattered across your kitchen counter, it can be difficult ...

Midea is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because pooled water in the units may not drain fast enough, leading to mold growth. The news comes as ...

We've taken this sentiment to heart, testing portable chargers for our annual Travel Gear Awards, and finding new ways to ...

“Extension cords are allowed for small current devices but using them on heavy draw equipment like air conditioners, and in the wintertime, space heaters, can cause the cord to overheat and melt ...

Midea has recalled popular U-shaped air conditioner models due to risk of mold. Consumer Reports explains how to apply for a ...