— -- Answer. When you turn off a surge protector -- or suppressor, as some people call them -- it's virtually the same as unplugging it; it will save a small amount of energy and is a little ...

Have you ever noticed the reset button on a power strip or surge protector? It's there to serve the same purpose as a blown fuse, protecting your technology.

DEBARY, Fla. — Central Florida is America’s lightning capital and with that title come powerful storms that can take out appliances and electronics in your home. Judith Freudig thought Duke Energy’s ...