When most homeowners are thinking about protecting their home, surge protection is not always the first thing that comes to mind. But with the growth of electronics, smart devices, and unpredictable weather, surge protectors can be more useful than ever before. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of surge protectors and why we believe your whole home needs one.
What Is Whole-Home Surge Protection?
Whole-home surge protection is a device that safeguards your entire electrical system against voltage spikes. These surges can be caused by lightning strikes, power lines dropping, or utility company voltage issues. Unlike basic power strips, whole-home surge protectors are installed on your electrical panel and shield all of your appliances, wiring, and outlets from damage caused by too much voltage.
Surges Happen Often
Many believe power surges are a rarity and only happen with thunderstorms. In reality, minor surges happen in your home every day, usually initiated by appliances like air conditioners or refrigerators switching on and off. While the surges may be minute, persistent exposure will eventually wear out electronics, reduce the lifespan of your devices, and ultimately lead to costly failures. A whole-house surge protector helps absorb or deflect this excess energy before it can reach your devices, offering peace of mind around the clock.
The Cost of Damage Can Add Up Fast
Without surge protection, one intense surge can blow through and ruin thousands of dollars’ worth of appliances and electronics. Take your refrigerator, HVAC system, washer and dryer, televisions, computers, and even your smart thermostats or security systems. These items are susceptible to power surges and can be uninsured under homeowners’ insurance if they are ruined by electrical causes. Dropping money on surge protection is a preventative measure that lets you avoid expensive repairs or replacements later on.
Protection Beyond Electronics
Surge protection is natural to think of as only for computers or TVs, but the reality is that it’s protecting your whole electrical system. Your wiring, outlets, switches, and breaker panel are all included. All of these benefit from the additional layer of protection. It’s little surges day after day wearing out these behind-the-scenes components that create shorts, inefficiencies, or, in the worst case, electrical fires. Whole-house surge protectors are a first line of defense for your entire electrical system, not just the equipment plugged into it.
It’s a Small Investment with Big Benefits
Adding a whole-house surge protector is usually a once-and-done upgrade that gives you years of protection. Compared to the cost of having to replace appliances or rewire your home’s wiring, the cost is minor. Most units are compact, hassle-free, and can be installed by a competent electrician in a matter of hours. If you consider all that each one is tied into your power system, surge protection makes sense as a smart, proactive step.
Get Your Whole Home Surge Protection
If you’re looking for a whole-home surge protector, then reach out to our talented team at Brunelli Electric today! We have an amazing team of electricians who can help install this system to protect your home for the long run. Call or fill out our form today!