How can I inexpensively stop my washing machine from melting my ice cubes without burning my house down? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

Chest freezer and GFCI outlets. What's the solution? [more inside]
posted by whatisish on Dec 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Possibly arcane question about my computer and AFCI circuit breakers. [more inside]
posted by Justinian on Mar 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Why does my laptop run 10 degrees hotter when plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle? The machine runs at 40-45C on battery, 45-50C plugged into a normal outlet, and 55-60C on the GFCI in my basement. Plugging into a surge protector doesn't seem to help. Why is this happening, and is there a hardware fix?
posted by PrinceValium on Mar 2, 2004 - 6 answers