Dear Jim: 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?

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 ...

Every year, thousands of Arizona residents email Rosie Romero's website or call his radio show with questions about everything from how to prevent fires in their chimneys to what to do about the tree ...

Q. With all the electronic items I have, I thought about installing a whole-house electric surge suppressor. What are the various types? How can I compare the various models and do they save energy? A ...

Surge protectors can keep appliances safe and prevent electrical fires. Here's how they work and how to choose the right one for your home. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, ...

Question: I plan to install a whole-house voltage surge suppressor in addition to the plug-in ones. My VCR, microwave, computers, etc., seem to fail too often. Will a whole-house model help? Which are ...

People are often confused about the difference between surge protectors and power strips, and it’s perfectly understandable. They can look very similar to one another, and surge protector outlets look ...

Surge protectors and power strips can expand the number of plug-ins in an outlet, and many types look alike. Because of this visual similarity, they are sometimes used interchangeably. However, this ...

I tend to replace surge protectors every 5 years or so. A bit of wiggle room as I wait for sales to show up. I started this ages ago when my SO's surge protector suffered my inspection upon a move and ...