Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer from F.H. Furr. Phil in Ashburn recently asked why the lights in one of his rooms have started to flicker. No, it's not a ghost. It's much more likely there's a loose ...

How many times has the cord of your electrical device fallen out of your outlet while using it? Vacuuming, using the hair dryer, and kitchen appliances like blenders are some of the most common ...

Fig. 1: Heat from loose wiring connections points to the source of the failure. The blackened plug is a clue. One of the many maintenance actions we’ve emphasized over the years is that of creating ...

Many electrical appliances generate heat during operation. However, the outlet itself should never get hot. If you notice ...

When someone says the word “safety,” we usually think of defending ourselves against someone who means us harm. But as September and Realtor Safety Month, comes to a close, I think it’s important to ...