Surge protectors protect your appliance from surges. But whenever it encounters a surge, it produces sound! Have you ever heard that sound? Do Surge protectors make sound or noise? Yes, surge...

Surge protectors are supposed to protect you and your equipment from electrical surges which can occur as a result of lightning strikes, faulty wiring, and the like. But what happens when you plug a...

It doesn't take much to overload a circuit. Can you use a 15 Amp receptacle on the 20 Amp Circuit? The NEC permits this practice. They are designed to work with 15 amp receptacles. You can...

Can an electrical outlet be installed under a sink? Yes, you can install it. People place outlets for their dishwashers and garbage disposals under the sink all the time but The location under...

Do I need a surge protector for my dryers/washers? Washers and dryers are sophisticated enough that a strong surge can destroy them. They are also expensive. If you don't want to lose your...

Should you plug an extension cord into a power strip? You can plug an extension cord into a power strip. However, If you overwhelm the extension cords and power strips, you can start a fire. But...