Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

Your circuit breakers are some of the most important but least understood parts of your home's electrical system, keeping you safe from electrical fires. Let's take a look at how they work.

Circuit breakers are designed to keep you and your family safe from fire, but one brand of breaker might not only fail to protect your family – it could actually cause a fire. “There’s thousands of ...

American Circuit Breaker Manufacturers Association says new research shows advantages of AFCI circuit breakers over AFCI receptacles. The American Circuit Breaker Manufacturers Association (ACBMA), a ...

Electricity is at the center of our everyday lives. From computers, cell phones, televisions, and even now our vehicles. We find ourselves in a world where most things are powered by electricity, and ...

Thousands of homes across the U.S. are at risk of fire after unknowingly having counterfeit circuit breakers installed. Miami Breaker issued a recall this week for 43,600 circuit breakers after Square ...