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, ...

Pretty much every home today has devices that can be impacted by electrical surges – TVs, computers, and even your kitchen appliances. However, even if you’ve taken the initiative to protect these ...

Surge protectors stand between you and an electrical disaster. Power surges are more common than you may realize and if you have sensitive electrical equipment, it’s important to make sure it stays ...

Surge protectors have been documented to start house fires when they wear out. Here's how long they last and why your weather matters. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart ...

If you’re spending a tidy sum on electronics — as many do these days — the last thing you want is for them to get fried when something goes wrong with the power line. In addition to creating more plug ...

Which surge protector is best? Most people have numerous electronic devices plugged in every room in their house. TVs, gaming consoles, computers and appliances are expensive and must be protected. A ...

Surge protectors are treated like permanent fixtures, shoved behind TVs and desks and forgotten for years. That quiet neglect ...

You probably have numerous surge protectors around your house, but you may not realize just how dangerous they can be when ...

Which surge protector is best? Most people have numerous electronic devices plugged in every room in their house. TVs, gaming consoles, computers and appliances are expensive and must be protected. A ...

My understanding is that when you look at Power Surge Protectors, you look at the Clamping Voltage *first* - and only then the Joule rating. From a reputable UL certified company. I have a 3,000 Joule ...