Top 5 Benefits of a Whole-Home Surge Protector

 

Are you considering a whole-home surge protector? If not, then you absolutely should be!

In this day in age, we all rely pretty heavily on technology and electricity, especially in our own homes. From dishwashers and expensive flat-screen TVs to our entire HVAC system, electricity fuels our home and makes life easier as well as much more comfortable.

Although electricity is an extremely powerful and useful commodity, it can also be very destructive without proper precaution and control. For instance, power surges can destroy your entire home’s electrical system and technology in an instant. 

Without proper surge protection, your home is left extremely vulnerable to potentially thousands of dollars worth of electrical damage due to unshielded equipment being destroyed by a power surge.

In this article, we will discuss the top 5 benefits of whole-home surge protection. So, listen up and be sure to take note because you absolutely need it!

Whole-Home Surge Protection Benefits  

There are many reasons to invest in whole-home surge protectors, most of which can save you quite a bit of money and frustration. If you are considering the installation of a surge protector, that’s great. Here is how you will

benefit-

• Complete & Reliable Electrical System Protection

Oftentimes we electricians enter a home for an electrical inspection and discover that the homeowners have chosen to use some form of surge protector outlet for their flat screens, laptops, etc… Which is on the right track, but not quite a foolproof solution.

The problem with surge protector outlets is that they only defend what is plugged into them. Not only that, surge protector outlets aren’t invincible and can still be susceptible to transferring substantial electronic damage.
Your most expensive equipment like your (HVAC unit, fridge, or washer and dryer) are left completely open to severe and total damage that will result in the need for costly replacements that you may not be prepared to take on. With a whole-home surge protector, you can shield your entire home from thousands of dollars worth of electrical damage with just a few hundred bucks worth of equipment.

• Proper & Consistent Technological Protection

Most people don’t realize that 80% of power surges are generated within the home.

Most internal power surges (also known as transient) are short jolts of power generated by technology like computer motors, televisions, dishwashers, etc.

Although small surges, over time, these continuous jolts can degrade the performance and lifespan of your affected appliances by up to 30%. This means that although you’ve paid full price for your appliance, you will likely only benefit from ⅔ of its potential usability due to internal surge damage.

A whole-home surge protector can completely shield all of your home’s technology all at once from internally generated power surge damage.

• Reduce Replacement & Repair Costs

Obviously, by now, you understand that with a whole home surge protector, you could save a lot of money on appliance repairs and replacements. Just flat-screen TVs alone can cost upwards of a couple of thousand dollars

these days, HVAC units- six thousand or more and so on.

Having a whole-home surge protector in place at just the right time could save you up to $50,000 in appliance damage caused by one single power surge.

• Layering Capabilities

If an appliance in your home sends a power surge through a shared circuit, the other technology/equipment on that same circuit is susceptible to damage as well.

This is a good reason not to have surge protection only at the circuit panel. An experienced electrician can provide your home with the necessary layers of protection needed to fully shield all circuits in your home from surge damage.

• Options!

When it comes to whole-home surge protection, you have options!

There are several models of whole-house surge protection systems designed to meet various voltage needs. A professional electrician can help you choose the best surge protector for your home’s unique voltage needs. Be sure to always opt for the extended warranty and ask questions to make sure you fully understand how the system works and how it can benefit your home’s electrical system.

Get Your Whole-Home Surge Protection System Today!

Here at A Phase Electric, we pride ourselves in offering our customers the absolute best surge protection solutions available on the market. If you are ready to invest in real protection of your home’s electrical system and appliances, give us a call today!

Our licensed electrician will thoroughly assess your home’s needs from every angle and provide you with the best solutions designed to meet your specific needs with ease.