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Surge protection is something that every homeowner needs to think about. There’s no doubt that when you contemplate having to replace all the electronics and appliances in your household, the cost can be extravagant.
Unfortunately, all it takes is one nasty power surge to cause irreversible internal damage to your electronics and appliances alike. With whole-house surge protection, you can almost eliminate your risk of experiencing damage from a power surge.
A power surge happens when too much electricity gets transferred through your electrical line. This can happen due to a lightning strike or even your local electrical grid turning back on after a short outage.
This excess energy far exceeds the safe rating for your electrical lines, electronics, and appliances. This excess energy can lead to overheating and even electrical fires in some cases.
We install these devices right at your panel box, so they can effectively treat any excess electricity coming into your home from the local power grid. Surge protectors work by suppressing excess energy from your home’s main power inlet line. Your surge protector will have a set threshold.
Whenever the power running through the main power line exceeds that set threshold, it will divert the excess energy to your home’s grounding system. This will protect your electrical system and everything plugged into it from that excess voltage.
There’s no doubt that a whole-house surge protector can provide you with peace of mind and protect you from having any large financial expense to replace your appliances, electronics, and the various components of your household electrical system.
It’s vital to make a clear distinction between a whole home unit and portable units. Portable surge protectors typically come in a power strip setup where they protect everything you have plugged into them.
The problem with using power strip surge protectors is that their rating doesn’t go high enough to protect against major power surges. Additionally, you’ll need portable surge protectors for every appliance and electronic device, which can add up over time.
It makes more sense economically to invest in a whole-home surge protector that can protect all your electronics, appliances, and everything you have plugged into your home’s electrical system. They’re also a more cost-effective option for handling surge protection for your entire home.
When selecting a whole-house surge protector, there are a few key factors to consider. The first is the amperage rating for the device, which describes how much energy the unit can safely divert. Most households can benefit from a rating between 40,000 and 80,000.
Those with many sensitive electronics will likely need to invest more to get a surge protector on the higher end of the scale. Other factors to consider are upfront purchase price, LED indicator lights, and smart technology integration.
Davis & Green is your whole house surge protection specialist serving the Chesterfield community. Our Christian-owned business has been proudly serving the area since 1984.
We’re a BBB-accredited company with an A+ rating and a proud supporter of the Special Olympics of Virginia and The Doorways.
If you need whole-home surge protection in Chesterfield, simply contact Davis & Green today for expert assistance.
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