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 ...

Electrical failures rarely arrive without warning. Long before a breaker trips or a fire starts, your outlets and circuits begin sending subtle signals that the system is under strain. If you learn to ...

Let's pretend for a moment that you don't check the temperature of your home's electrical receptacles and cover plates once a month. You might know you should because hot outlets are a warning sign of ...

Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...

As you prepare to rent an apartment, there are a number of things to know before signing the lease, including whether there are electrical issues. In Milwaukee, it is unlikely a rental unit has been ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

The South Korea-based car manufacturer Hyundai is recalling roughly 272,000 vehicles in the United States due the potential for an electrical power outlet overheating, the company said. The recall was ...