Most people have heard about surge protectors for things like computers or TVs. But a lot of people don’t know that power surges happen both inside and outside of your home all the time. In this article, we’ll go over how a whole-home surge protector can help protect your electronics from power surges.
Where Do Power Surges Come From?
When it comes to power surges, we create most of them ourselves. One of the most common culprits is the furnace. You might have noticed the lights flicker when it kicks on. Or your appliances might get a surge in power when it shuts off. This can happen on a large scale with major appliances like a furnace. They can also happen on a smaller scale with things like vacuum cleaners.Each surge strains the delicate circuitry in your appliances and the wiring in your home. Over time, frequent surges can break down things like outlets, switches, and breakers. While a surge protector won’t stop a direct lightning strike, it will help your system last longer.
How to Install a Surge Protector For Your Air Conditioner
Click this link for a video showing you how to install a surge protector for your air conditioner.
Will A Surge Protector Power Strip Work?
Surge protection power strips can help a lot with a few small electronics. But modern homes have a host of electronic appliances to consider. That can include things like fridges, washers, dryers, and microwaves. And that’s on top of personal electronics like phones and computers. Your home could have around $10,000 in unprotected electronics without much effort.A quality whole-home surge protector can help protect all that. It only allows the voltage your home needs and keeps the surges at bay. That covers a lot of the surges your home can experience, from your own appliances or from the grid. And if lightning does strike somewhere else in the city, a whole-home surge protector is a huge help. And when it’s not dealing with a massive surge, it can deal with all the little surges that happen every day.
Along For The Ride 060: Joe Mortensen, Electrician
Click this link for a video where Joe helps some customers with a fan that’s not working and adding surge protection to their home.
It can be a good idea to ask your electrician about whole-home surge protectors that might fit your needs. If you don’t know an electrician, Any Hour Services would be happy to help. One of our licensed electricians can answer any questions you might have. You can give us a call or schedule an appointment online.
