Surge Protection

Why You Need Whole-Home Surge Protection

Power surges can happen at any time and can cause serious damage to your home’s electrical system, appliances, and sensitive electronics. While many homeowners use power strips with surge protection, these only protect individual devices. Whole-home surge protection shields your entire electrical system, from large appliances like refrigerators and HVAC units to smaller electronics such as computers and televisions.

Common Causes of Power Surges

• Lightning Strikes: A single lightning strike can send a massive surge through your home’s electrical system, potentially damaging or destroying appliances and electronics.

• Power Outages: When the power is restored after an outage, a surge can occur as electricity flows back into your home, overloading circuits.

• Internal Surges: Everyday appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, and washers can cause small power surges, which over time can degrade the performance of your electrical system.

How Whole-Home Surge Protection Works

Whole-home surge protection devices are installed directly into your electrical panel. These devices monitor the flow of electricity entering your home and immediately divert excess voltage during a power surge, protecting your appliances and wiring. This provides a higher level of protection than individual surge protectors and ensures that your home is safeguarded at all times.

Benefits of Whole-Home Surge Protection

Investing in surge protection offers several advantages:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Protect all your appliances, electronics, and systems from the effects of power surges, not just those plugged into power strips.

• Increased Longevity: Over time, small surges can wear down sensitive electronics. Surge protection helps extend the life of your valuable devices.

• Cost Savings: Avoid costly repairs or replacements by preventing surge-related damage before it happens.

• Peace of Mind: Knowing your home is protected from sudden power spikes helps you feel confident that your systems are safe.

Professional Surge Protection Installation

At Home-N-Around Electric, we specialize in installing whole-home surge protection systems that meet your home’s specific needs. Our electricians will assess your electrical panel, recommend the right surge protection solution, and provide safe, efficient installation to keep your home protected. If you’re also dealing with faulty wiring or electrical issues, we can help—learn more about our electrical repair services.

Signs You Need Surge Protection

If you’re unsure whether whole-home surge protection is right for you, consider the following:

• Frequent Appliance Repairs: If your appliances are constantly malfunctioning or requiring repairs, small surges may be contributing to their wear and tear.

• Multiple Power Strips: If you’re relying on power strips for surge protection, you may not be fully protected. A whole-home system offers far greater coverage.

• Lightning-Prone Area: Homes in areas prone to thunderstorms are at a higher risk for surge-related damage.