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Installing Surge Protectors in Westchester, New York

Safeguard Your Home From the Risk of a Power Surge

If you have ever talked to someone whose home was hit by a power surge, you probably heard a very unpleasant story. Power surges can cause major appliances and electronics within your home to overheat to the point where they become completely unusable. The cost of replacing multiple major electronic devices is enough to disrupt your budget or drain your savings. A whole home surge protector provides a constant and effective safeguard against this danger, but you need a team of professionals to install one. Mr. Electric of Westchester installs surge protectors in Westchester, New York, and the surrounding areas. Learn more about installing a surge protector in your home.

Installing Surge Protectors in Westchester, New York

Safeguard Your Home From the Risk of a Power Surge

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  • A power surge occurs when there is a sudden spike in the voltage flowing through your home’s electrical system. Most of the components in your electrical system are designed to handle 120 volts of electricity, and some parts may be able to handle 240 volts. When the voltage running through wires, outlets, appliances, and other electronics exceeds this, it will cause your devices to burn up and overheat. An increase in voltage will not be prevented by the circuit breakers in your electrical panel either, which is why it is so important to install a whole home power surge protector.

  • Most people have experience using surge protectors on power strips. These surge protectors will allow you to protect the devices plugged into them, but they are not as effective as many people think. There are a few reasons that Mr. Electric of Westchester recommends whole home surge protectors over these power strip surge protectors. First, you cannot protect all the devices in your home with them because many appliances cannot be plugged into a power strip. More importantly, they do not provide the same level of protection as a professionally installed surge protector. Massive power surges can blow through these power strips, negating the protection they offer.

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How Do Power Surges Happen?

If you want to protect yourself from the danger of an unexpected power surge, it is helpful to understand how they occur. There are many different things that can cause a power surge, from downed power lines to a lightning strike. In many cases, a power surge can be caused by one of the appliances in your home. High-powered appliances can draw a great deal of electricity, which can lead to a sudden increase in the flow of power to that area of your home. For instance, when a refrigerator’s motor suddenly turns on, it may cause a sudden voltage spike in that circuit. Some of the other ways in which power surges occur include:

  • Faulty electrical wiring
  • Power lines that have been knocked down
  • Problems with your utility company’s transformers, power lines, or other equipment
  • Lighting strikes are uncommon, but they can cause power surges
  • Whole house surge protectors are the most reliable way to protect all your valuable appliances and electronics from a power surge. These safety features monitor your entire electrical system for power surges, providing an all-encompassing range of protection. They are also reusable for many years. A whole home surge protector is typically installed in your electrical panel and works very similarly to your circuit breakers. Mr. Electric of Westchester is here to help you through the entire process of making your home ready for the next power surge.

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