When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lake-effect snow has descended once again and is expected to continue over the weekend. If you lose power, you may turn to a generator. Here's some safety tips.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

You felt lucky when you scored a generator. And it worked well, didn’t it? You plugged in a couple of extension cords, kept the refrigerator humming and got to watch TV. Unless you are knowledgeable ...

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