Consumer Reports Fire Safety Tips For Your Appliances

Consumer Reports has suggested that about half of all appliance-related fires are caused by misuse, whereas the other half are caused by the appliance themselves. Explains Dan DiClerico, senior editor at Consumer Reports, “We identified a variety of causes for these fires, including faulty refrigerator compressors and defective control boards in dishwashers. In some cases, … Read more

National Electrical Safety Month: Prevent Electrical Surges From Damaging Your Appliances

The month of May is National Electrical Safety Month, and since most – if not all – of your home appliances run on electricity, we’ve compiled some sure ways to prevent electrical surges from damaging your appliances. Power surges or severe outages can impact the delicate electrical and computerized compartments and elements of your appliances, leading … Read more