If you depend on a cheap surge suppressor or aren’t protected at all, your electrical devices may be at risk of damage. Mr. Electric of Baton Rouge offers professional surge protector installation for homeowners in Baton Rouge and Prairieville, LA. Power surges can travel through any of your home’s wires and compromise any devices plugged into outlets in any room. Many homeowners have a mistaken idea that you can just plug your devices into a low-cost, multi-outlet surge suppressor to get adequate protection, but that isn’t the case. Proper protection hardwiring a surge protector into your main electrical panel, and this service requires a highly trained and licensed electrician. We invite you to learn more about whole house surge protector installation and contact us today to request an estimate of how much this protection will cost.
The Causes of Power Surges
Now that you understand what power surges are, the next important step is knowing what causes power surges. One of the most common reasons power surges happen is due to the normal operation of heavy-duty electrical devices. Some of the devices requiring a significant amount of energy to switch their compressors or motors on or off include clothes dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners. These high-powered appliances create high electricity demands, disrupting the constant voltage flow to your home's electrical system. Check out the following potential causes of power surges:
- Downed power lines.
- Faulty electric wiring.
- Issues with utility company’s lines, transformers, and other equipment.
- Although rare, lightning sometimes causes power surges. This phenomenon increases electrical pressure by millions of volts and overwhelms even the most effective power strip surge protector.
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