Professional electrical installation contractors recommend every homeowner to install whole house surge protection, the only 100% safe solution in case of massive power surges. Since many homes already have surge protector strips, you may wonder: “Do I really need this surge protection device?”
The truth is that the strips you already use can handle small surges, occurring within the house, and many manufacturers recommend replacement of these devices every 2 years without another layer of protection. But what happens when a lightning bolt strikes or the utility becomes unstable? No surge protector strip can handle something like that. By contrast, whole house surge protection is connected directly to your power supply panel and offers protection to the entire wiring system in your home.
How Does a Surge Protection Device Work?
When a power surge strikes your home, it discharges massive voltage. The role of whole house surge protection is to divert this excess voltage into the ground before it enters your electrical network. This is the best protection your family can have against this force of nature.
Benefits of Choosing Whole House Surge Protection
The electricity network in your home is complex and has to handle many consumers. As our homes become smarter, we accumulate an increasing number of gadgets and appliances that need to be plugged in. Without surge protection, you are leaving the safety and integrity of these valuable devices to chance. Many people consider this cheap insurance!
When you decide to call a licensed electrician to install a surge protection device, you enjoy many important benefits:
- You eliminate the risk of transient internal power surges, which shorten the lifespan of your appliances.
- Your home will be safe from potential fires caused by overheated electrical wiring.
- Surge protection may qualify you for a lower premium on your home insurance.
- The value of your home increases if you plan to sell it.
We Are Ready to Install Surge Protection in Your House
Windward Electric is a licensed contractor specializing in commercial and residential electrical works, including whole house surge protection installation. We are always ready to supply our professional services to residents of:
- Boulder
- Broomfield
- Fort Collins
- Longmont
- Frederick
- Arvada
- Northglenn
- Louisville CO
Call us now: 702-421-4535!