Whole-Home Surge Protectors
Surge protection isn’t just about computers anymore. That tiny surge protector and outlet strip you bought from the hardware store six years ago is unlikely to cover your needs.
Now you probably a dozen other devices in your home that need to be protected from power surges. Those might include:
- Smartphones, when plugged into the charger
- Tablets, when plugged into the charger
- Home automation devices (e.g. Nest)
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Stereos
- Cordless phones
Many major appliances also are more prone to surge damage than most people realize. Those include your washing machine, dish washer, your hot water heater, and your security alarm.
Most surge events aren’t big, dramatic events that fry your electronics right away. Instead, they damage the electronics over time, until one day a piece of equipment stops working.
When electrical surges happen?
You get a surge any time you get an unwanted increase in voltage flowing through your electrical system.
Most people think the power surges resulting in electrical damage comes from lightning storms. In reality, we generate create power surges within the home.
For example, many surges come from air-conditioning units. Because surges aren’t as dramatic as most people think they are, most of them go completely unnoticed. Indeed, when your electronics start to fry you might think to blame it on everything but a power surges.
Surges also can come from the power company. Though the power company does its best to keep the flow of electricity into your home as even as possible, that’s also something they can’t always control. A whole-home surge protector will ensure you only get the power you need, keeping the flow of voltage even.
What are the benefits of whole-home surge protection?
Think of a whole home surge protector as a way to extend the life of your electronics. That can save thousands of dollars, of course.
Think of it also as a “fix it and forget it” solution to power surges. You don’t have to worry about buying power strip after power strip, or figuring out which electronics the power strips can accommodate.
That’s important, because most homes get anywhere from 10 to 30 power surges every day.
How much does a whole-home surge protector cost?
In most cases, we can add whole-home surge protection to your residence for less than $500, but your mileage may vary. Contact Premo Electric today for a free estimate.
