The cause of the house fire in Boone County Thursday night was revealed to have originated from a GFCI outlet in the back ...

It's a burning issue in Malaysia – at least 2,000 fires caused by short circuits happened last year, destroying hundreds of ...

St. Andrews Fire Department officials released new details regarding a Saturday structure fire in West Ashley that left one ...

Building inspectors in the three counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake are providing guidance for the public and ...

Building inspectors in the three counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake are providing guidance for the public and ...

Circuit protection manufacturers boost performance and deliver smaller footprints for applications ranging from vehicles to ...

The electricity authority (EAC) acknowledged cases of damage to appliances, following installation of smart meters on Wednesday, saying they are caused by faulty electrical installations, for which ...

Here’s what electricians want you to know about circuits, extension cords, GFCIs and more.

Smart outlets are about as expensive as USB outlets, usually $15 to $50. Ground fault circuit interrupters are required in bathrooms and any room where you'll use electrical appliances near water.

The department was still trying to determine how many cases could have been affected by the faulty tests. According to the statement, the department was not aware of the letter until Monday ...

What Are Circuit Breakers and Electrical Panels For? Circuit breakers are safety devices designed to stop the flow of electricity when a fault is detected. They prevent overheating, fires, and ...

Some of these signs may not indicate a faulty circuit breaker; they are reliable and typically last 30-40 years. Frequent tripping can shorten a breaker's lifespan, however, and a truly defective ...