It can be very frightening when you notice the melted plastic smell from your space heater plug. On top of that, it can turn into a fire hazard. Why does the space heater plug gets hot? There can be several reasons behind the space heater plug getting hot. It could be due to a fault …
Electric blankets are super cozy to use. All of us can agree to that without a doubt. But sometimes, those blankets can show error codes. Luckily, they’re easier to fix than you think. What should you do when you see Sunbeam heated blanket error codes? The Sunbeam heated blanket can show up to 6 error …
I know it cannot be very comforting when sitting in your room. And suddenly, your power strip light flickers. You might also wonder if it’s an indication of a power outage. Why does the power strip light flicker? Power strip light flickering can happen for many reasons. It can be because of old neon lights …
It is not always typical for a surge protector to make loud noises as it is for all electronic components. However, the clicking sound is typical. But when the sound becomes too loud and noisy, it’s a problem. Why is the surge protector making noise? The loud and noisy sound coming from the surge protector …
A GFCI outlet is considered the ultimate security against electrical failure. In the USA, the usage of a GFCI outlet is mandatory. But many homeowners often get confused about where to install those outlets. Should you install a GFCI outlet under the sink? Although outlets under the sink generally stay dry, it’s still safer to …
You are working on your computer and suddenly it shuts down! All of your unsaved progress gets lost within a moment! On inquiry, you find that the power cord has come out of the outlet. How to prevent power cord from being unplugged? Preventing the power cord from being unplugged is not very complex. First, …
You are about to go to sleep after a busy day. You turn off the light. But the light doesn’t turn off! Upon inspecting you find that despite the switch is off, the light keeps on. Why does the light stay on when the switch is off? This problem can happen because of different causes. …
Red lights on smoke detectors are never a good sign. Especially when there’s no visible smoke anywhere around. Why does the red light on the smoke detector keep blinking? When your smoke detector blinks red, it might signal a variety of things. One of which is that the alarm is functioning correctly and is active. …
Occasionally, the cord that comes with a power tool may be short for your location. To avoid this circumstance, you must take whatever steps you can to fix it. How to make a 240-volt extension cord? Choose a cord and calculate its power intake. Do some trimming after sliding the plugs into the cord. After …
It’s common for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets to trip, especially during the rainy season. They’re attempting to tell you something’s wrong when they trip. Why does your generator GFCI keep tripping? There are several possibilities. When a GFCI trips, it signals power leaks from the grounding circuit. Overloaded circuit triggers the GFCI causing it …