Some large appliances need additional electrical current to function properly, so a 20-amp outlet is often necessary. The different shape of the slot means you can't accidentally plug high-power ...

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 ...

Some large appliances need additional electrical current to function properly, so a 20-amp outlet is often necessary. The different shape of the slot means you can't accidentally plug high-power ...

Do a few of your power outlets around the house have a Reset button you don't understand? It's actually an important safety measure that may save your life.

INDIANAPOLIS – This Home Zone is about putting electrical outlets on a deck outside. The first thing we did was call in a professional. Adam Allen with Fisher’s Fixer Upper helped us ou… ...

Outlets with a T-shaped hole could either be a 20A 125V variant (known as NEMA 5-20R) or a 20A 250V one (also called NEMA 6-20R). You'll know which is which by looking at the orientation of the ...

Electrical outlets are covered at some Starbucks locations in California's Bay Area and it appears to be a growing trend. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.