Q. With all the electronic items I have, I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor. What are the various types? How can I compare the various models and do they save energy? A ...

Protect your devices with effective surge protection and power outage safety tips. Learn practical electronics protection methods to prevent costly damage and extend equipment lifespan.

J.D.: Today's homes have more sensitive electronic devices than the most people realize. Everyone thinks of televisions, computers, DVD players, etc., but even clothes washers and dryers, toaster ...

Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

Question: With all the electronic items I have, I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor. What are the various types, how can I compare the various models and do they save ...

Question: I plan to install a whole-house voltage surge suppressor in addition to the plug-in ones. My VCR, microwave, computers, etc., seem to fail too often. Will a whole-house model help? Which are ...

Power issues are very disturbing. They can cause extensive damage to devices, necessitating frequent repairs and costly replacements. Surges essentially occur when there’s a brief spike in electricity ...