If you’re considering surge protection for your Richmond, VA home, you’re making a smart investment in long-term safety and peace of mind. Whole-house surge protection is the most comprehensive solution available to guard your electronics and appliances against power surges.
At Davis & Green, we install reliable whole-home surge protection systems that safeguard everything from your refrigerator and HVAC equipment to computers, televisions, and sensitive electronics. It’s a proactive step that helps protect your home’s electrical system and your valuable investments.
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Many people associate power surges with lightning strikes, but direct lightning strikes are relatively rare. While no surge protection system can stop the damage from a direct strike, most power surges come from far more common sources. Fluctuations during thunderstorms, changes in voltage on the power grid, or even large appliances turning on and off—such as air conditioners or refrigerators—can cause small surges throughout your home.
The majority of power surges happen inside the home, and although they’re minor, they can still cause long-term wear to your devices. Over time, repeated surges can shorten the lifespan of your electronics or cause them to fail altogether. Whole-house surge protection prevents this slow, cumulative damage and adds a critical layer of protection for your property. With so many older homes in RVA, from the Fan to Manchester and beyond, surge protection is even more crucial.
Some standard power strips may offer limited surge protection, but they’re not enough on their own. Not all power strips include built-in surge protectors, and even those that do only protect what’s directly plugged into them. In contrast, whole-home surge protection defends your entire electrical system.
Here’s why whole-house surge protection makes sense:
Shields your home’s wiring and panels
Protects all appliances and electronics
Extends the life of connected devices
Reduces the risk of electrical fires
Supports layered protection with point-of-use devices
Surges don’t just damage devices—they can also degrade or destroy the internal wiring in your walls. In the worst cases, this can increase the risk of electrical fires. That’s why protecting your whole home, not just individual outlets, is essential.
The best approach to surge protection is layered. That means combining a professionally installed whole-house surge protector with smaller, point-of-use devices for added defense. Plug-in surge protectors, including surge power strips, help manage any residual voltage and protect your most sensitive devices. Together, these systems form a comprehensive strategy that gives you more complete protection, especially considering how many summer lightning storms we get in Richmond.
Richmond’s Surge Protection Installation Team
For more than 40 years, Davis & Green has served Richmond homeowners with dependable electrical solutions. We’re proud to be BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and hundreds of five-star reviews. Our electricians undergo continuous training to stay up to date with the latest safety standards and technologies.
For expert surge protection installation from Richmond’s most trusted electrical team, contact Davis & Green today.
