When you plug in a blender, turn it on, and the power goes off, you've got a circuit overload. Here's how to prevent that from happening again.

Overloading electrical circuits is easier than you may think, especially around the holidays. At best, overloading the circuit is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous.

A circuit overload is what investigators say caused a deadly fire Wednesday in York.

Don’t overload circuits. Doing so will slowly but surely fatigue the wire inside the wall. You might eventually end up with a dangerous condition.

What is a Circuit Breaker? A circuit breaker is a safety switch that automatically "opens" (breaks) a circuit when a triggering event occurs, such as an overload, short circuit or ground fault.

Its impact has been to overload the circuits of government — from Capitol Hill to the White House to the Pentagon to the State Department and beyond.

There is a good chance you will have to install a new circuit or two if you buy large fans. They can draw a significant amount of electricity and overload circuits if you are not careful. -- Tim ...

Never overload circuits or extension cords. Do not place cords and wires under rugs, over nails or in high-traffic areas. Immediately shut off and unplug appliances that sputter, spark or emit an ...

After a deadly fire in York, firefighters are urging people not to overload circuits.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 9, 2015) – A memo sent out to IMPD plug-in drivers tells them to stop charging their electric cars at home. The City of Indianapolis confirms six incidents where the … ...

And that is "don't overload circuits over and over and over again." Doing so — slowly, but surely — will fatigue the wire inside the wall. You might eventually end up with a dangerous condition.