Failing or malfunctioning electrical equipment—including surge protectors, power strips, extension cords, outlets, switches, lights, wiring, and more—is the third most common cause of ...

Here’s what we found. The key to a great surge protector isn’t just in the wiring and protection. It also needs to accommodate all the plugs you need to power up. Of all the surge protectors ...

faulty wiring, when high-power appliances (like air conditioners) turn on and off, or when the light voltage suddenly increases. A surge protector acts like a gatekeeper. Under normal conditions ...