Whole-House Surge Protection
Defend Your Electronics Against the Grid
Power surges — sudden spikes in voltage — can instantly destroy electronics and appliances, or cause cumulative damage over time that shortens their lifespan. While most people think surge protection means a power strip, whole-house surge protection at the panel is far more effective and protects every circuit in your home simultaneously.
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Where Surges Come From
The most dramatic surges come from lightning — a direct strike to a nearby power line can send tens of thousands of volts into your home's wiring. But smaller surges happen constantly. Every time a large motor in your home (air conditioner, refrigerator, sump pump) cycles on or off, it creates a small voltage spike. Over time, these micro-surges degrade the sensitive electronics in TVs, computers, appliances, and smart home devices.
Point-of-Use vs. Whole-House Protection
Point-of-use surge protectors (power strips) can only protect what's plugged into them — they don't protect hardwired appliances like HVAC equipment, ovens, or water heaters. A whole-house surge protector, installed at the main panel, clamps voltage spikes before they can reach any circuit in the home. For maximum protection, whole-house protection should be combined with quality point-of-use strips for sensitive electronics.
Installation and Cost
Whole-house surge protectors are installed directly at your main electrical panel and take about an hour to install. They are one of the most cost-effective ways to protect thousands of dollars of electronics and appliances. We install units rated to UL 1449 standards with sufficient surge current capacity for residential applications.
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