If you stop to think about it, you might be surprised when you add up how much money you’ve spent on all the electronic devices and appliances in your home. Mr. Electric of Lancaster County installs whole house surge protectors in Lancaster, PA to protect your valuable belongings. Your electronics could be at risk if they are not protected or if you depend on a cheap surge suppressor. Power surges can follow any wire in your home and compromise any devices plugged in. The low-cost, multi-outlet surge suppressors are not a safe way to go. Proper surge protection includes a surge protector being hardwired into your main electric panel by our team of licensed and insured electricians. Learn more about whole house surge protector installation and get in touch with us today to request a quote.
What Are Power Surges?
What Causes a Power Surge?
Power surges can occur for a variety of reasons, with one of the most common being the everyday operation of several heavy-duty devices. Large appliances such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, and clothes dryers need a significant amount of electricity to turn their compressors or motors on and off. Other possible causes of power surges include the following:
- Downed power lines
- Faulty electrical wiring
- Problems with the utility company’s equipment, including lines and transformers
- Lightning strikes, although quite rare