10:27, Mon, Oct 6, 2025 Updated: 10:28, Mon, Oct 6, 2025 An electrical expert has warned that three common household appliances should never be plugged into extension leads due to the severe risk of ...

As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.

Charanjit Mannu, Director at Elec Training, has issued a stark warning about the dangers of plugging certain household appliances into extension leads. He revealed that many domestic fires are sparked ...

Fire safety experts at Crusader Fire have issued a stark warning about the dangers of overloaded kitchen extension leads, calling them a 'hidden hazard' and urging people to 'make a decision fast'.

An electrician has revealed six items that UK homeowners should absolutely never plug into their extension leads. Without extension leads, households would face difficult decisions about whether to ...

10:47, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 Updated: 11:13, Mon, Jun 9, 2025 Homeowners with extension leads in their kitchens are being encouraged to rethink their usage and 'act quickly' to avoid potential disaster.

Extension leads are undeniably handy, especially they allow users to power up devices far from a wall socket. However, despite their convenience, millions of UK households are still unaware of the ...