KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

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

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

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

[Editor's Note: New Milford Fire Marshal Karen A. Facey has issued the following article about extension cord safety.] This week's safety article focuses on the hazards of extension cords and is ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The sound of a generator firing up is the soundtrack of recovery. The days after a hurricane can be more dangerous than the storm itself when people use those generators ...

New to portable generators? Here's how to hook yours up to your RV safely and avoid common campsite power issues.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using male-to-male extension cords sold on Amazon.com due to shock, electrocution, fire and carbon monoxide ...

Electrical problems stemming from the use of numerous space heaters powered by a generator and overloaded extension cords were likely to blame for a house fire late Friday in Central Lubbock, ...

Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...