That's because they typically produce around 5,120 BTUs per hour, easily strong enough to melt an extension cord plug. We've all done it: connecting one extension cord to another in an attempt to ...

As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

The average extension cord isn't built to handle the kind of electrical ... gadgets these days - and while it might be tempting to plug an extension cable into another to maximise the number ...

Summer will soon be in full swing, and if you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ignore: Never plug your air conditioner into an extension cord.

A Charlotte mother is accused of beating her child with an extension cord and leaving him outside for more than an hour without clothes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say 34-year-old Porsha Mack's ...

BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Two dogs died inside a home after officials say an extension cord failed causing a fire. According to the Burlington Fire Department, at 6:40 p.m. crews arrived to the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport mother is in custody after police say she used an extension cord to discipline her two children, leaving "extensive and concerning" injuries, according to a Shrevep ...

We consulted with Conforth about proper and safe extension cord usage—including what not to plug into an extension cord. Justin Cornforth is the founder of Ace Home Co. Improper use of electrical ...

We consulted with Conforth about proper and safe extension cord usage—including what not to plug into an extension cord. Justin Cornforth is the founder of Ace Home Co. Improper use of ...