Several families on one street lost thousands of dollars in appliances when a springtime lightning strike causes a power surge. Learn how to protect the valuables in your home. Most homeowners have a ...

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Most surge protectors fail quietly. They don’t spark, smoke, or give you any dramatic warning. They simply stop protecting your devices – and you’d never know it. Nearly every home today has ...

Power strips and surge protectors are necessities these days. You need them, simply put, because there’s so much tech in your home that requires power. And in specific areas — for example, in your ...

KPRC 2 Investigates: CenterPoint power issue causes damage to homes. Why won't CenterPoint pay for the damage done? Investigator Amy Davis is looking into your rights ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Protecting your home's major appliances and electronics against damage from power surges is a smart move ...

Q: I have had a couple of electronic items burn out from lightning during thunderstorms. Other items don't seem to last as long as they should. Will a whole-house surge suppressor protect them? A: The ...

Dear Heloise: I was reading about how long APPLIANCES should last. I have a question regarding these new appliances: Should we be using surge protectors on them? They do have a small computer in them.

Most homeowners these days have a few high tech stainless steel appliances, perhaps a washing machine or fridge with an LED panel on the front, and a computer chip on the inside. If so, you need to ...