Whole House Surge Protection
The whole house device is the first stage. It will help protect household appliances. It has a 3-5 year warranty on up to $10,000 - $50,000 of connected equipment. (depending on which surge device is compatible with your load center) The second stage is the plug-in surge suppressor strips to protect smaller appliances and sensitive electronic equipment. As long as you have both stages, you are getting the best protection available. As with just about everything, there is a high end and a low end to surge protectors, and you typically get what you pay for. Low-end surge
protection units offer very little protection, and the circuits are prone to quick failure. Our surge strips have a Lifetime Warranty and are not available in stores.
Electronics are becoming increasingly sophisticated and utilize technology that was not even conceived of just five years ago. Items including televisions, stereos, modems, microwaves, home computers, VCRs, and telephone systems are damaged by even small voltage changes. Part of the danger is that the damage from small surges can add up over time and may eventually shorten the life of your equipment or even destroy it.
What causes power surges and power spikes?
Power surges and power spikes can occur at any time, not just when the power is restored after an outage. Surges and spikes can also result from lightning strikes, downed power lines, and even your household appliances.
Did you know?
- Many homeowner’s insurance policies DO NOT cover lightning strikes!
- Many insurance companies give a discount for homes that have surge protectors.
- The average home gets hit with over 20 energy spikes per day.
- A lightning strike up to one mile away can do damage to your sensitive equipment.
- Surges also travel through your phone lines and cable/satellite lines.
- Damaging power spikes also occur WITHIN your home’s wiring as well.
- You get up to 30% more life out of your appliances and equipment if you use surge protectors.
