Installing whole-house surge protection from a professional electrician is an excellent way to defend your home’s electrical system. A whole-home surge protector safeguards appliances and other electrical devices from voltage spikes much better than point-of-use power strips with minimal surge protection can.
At Potts Electric, we encourage surge protection installation to prevent electrical issues and fires. Below, you’ll learn more about the benefits of surge protection and why it’s a wonderful investment in your home.
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If you rely on power strips with built-in surge protection, you might wonder why you’d want to upgrade to whole-house protection. From the peace of mind it brings to the convenience of protecting multiple devices at once, a whole-home surge protector offers many benefits.
Here are some of the reasons households in O’Fallon choose surge protection installation:
Damage protection for electronics
Increased appliance life spans
Protection from lightning
Fire prevention
Whole-house surge protection prevents electrical problems caused by massive spikes in the power grid. Power surges happen more often than you realize, and they occur for many reasons. Often, people believe only lightning strikes can cause power surges. However, a surge occurs whenever an excessive burst of energy exceeds the amount allotted by the circuit an appliance or other device connects to.
A standard household circuit can handle up to 120 volts of electricity. Amounts higher than this can cause a surge or spike in electricity, damaging the circuit and any attached appliances. It can also cause a fire.
Power surges can happen because of power company malfunctions, faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or power resumption following a power outage. Surge protection defends your household’s electrical equipment and prevents devastating electrical fires. With surge protector installation, you can safeguard your residence and prevent your household from becoming a statistic. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments responded to more than 1.3 million home fires in 2021 alone.
O’Fallon Whole-Home Surge Protector
Are you ready to ditch the power strips and get whole-house peace of mind? Our team at Potts Electric has solutions. We routinely help our customers install a whole-home surge protector system that meets their home’s electrical usage and budget. Our electricians prioritize safety and aim to exceed customer expectations by providing exceptional customer service. We’ll treat you with the same care as we would our own family. You deserve five-star service, and we deliver it. Just read our reviews.
"The whole crew was very professional and did outstanding work. Will definitely be using them again in the future!" – Jared M. 