5 Things You Should Never Plug Into A Generator

It's tempting to power your whole house and recharge electronics with a generator during an emergency, but that can put you ...

Want to Ditch the Extension Cords in Your Generator Setup? Install a Manual Transfer Switch Instead.

Check each circuit by flipping the switch to the “off” position, then to the “gen” position. The lights or appliances on the ...
NBC News

How to pick a portable generator — and use it safely

Whether you’re in an area that’s still getting hit by winter storms or you want to prepare for hurricane season, a portable generator is a great emergency tool worth investing in. An emergency ...
CNET

An Expert Warns: Never Plug Space Heaters or These 6 Other Items Into Extension Cords

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...
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Avoid a Fire Hazard and Stop Plugging Space Heaters and These 6 Items Into Extension Cords

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...
Reuters

Generac cuts full-year sales forecast on weak residential demand for generators

Oct 29 (Reuters) - Power equipment maker Generac (GNRC.N), opens new tab lowered its full-year net sales growth forecast, citing weaker demand for home standby and portable generators due to a decline ...
ZDNet

Think twice before plugging these 7 appliances into an extension cord (and why)

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...
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Generac Holdings cuts full-year outlook as weak generator demand hits Q3 results

Generac Holdings (NYSE:GNRC) shares dropped more than 5% in premarket trading Wednesday after the power equipment manufacturer missed third-quarter estimates and cut its full-year guidance, blaming ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Space heaters bring warmth, and danger, during winter months. Avoid this common mistake

As winter creeps toward our doorsteps, many people will pull out space heaters in search of cheap, easy warmth. But with that extra comfort comes some danger. Home heating equipment is the second ...
WWLTV

State fire officials stress home heating safety as deaths rise in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS — As a strong cold front hits southeast Louisiana, state fire officials are warning residents to follow home heating safety tips and check smoke alarms. Chief Bryan J. Adams, Department of ...
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Home fire safety urged as temperatures drop

As Louisiana prepares for the strongest cold front of the fall season, the Office of State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe home heating habits. Department of Public Safety ...