Understanding power surges can show you the importance of whole house surge protectors. A power surge can occur with a sudden increase in voltage, substantially exceeding the standard 120 volts. When a power surge happens, wiring inside electronic devices will overheat and start to burn. Most households contain many expensive electronic devices such as computers, televisions, stereos, smartphones, microwaves, and more. Many of your gadgets contain microchips or circuitry that make them exceptionally sensitive to fluctuations in voltage. The best way to protect your valuable devices is with whole house surge protection installation from Mr. Electric of Tulsa. We install whole home surge protectors in Tulsa, Broken Bow, and Bixby, OK. A power surge can strain your devices, compromise their performance, and potentially destroy them.

There are many reasons why a power surge might happen, including the everyday operation of heavy-duty electronics. Large appliances such as clothes dryers, air conditioners, and refrigerators require a significant amount of electricity to turn their compressors and motors off and on. Other potential causes of a power surge may include:

• Downed power lines
• Faulty electrical wiring
• Problems with the utility company’s equipment, such as lines or transformers
• Lightning strikes, although quite rare