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Whole House Surge Protectors in Middletown, DE

Solutions for Whole Home Surge Protection

If your home isn’t protected, or you rely on a cheap surge suppressor, your electrical devices may be at risk. Mr. Electric of Middletown offers professional whole house surge protector installation for New Castle County, Kent County, and Middletown, DE homeowners. Power surges can follow any wires in your home, compromising all devices you leave plugged into outlets. Many homeowners mistakenly believe that plugging their devices into a low-cost, multi-outlet surge suppressor is all they need to do to protect them, but that isn’t the case. Proper protection involves having one of our licensed electricians hardwire a surge protector into your main electrical panel. Learn more about whole house surge protector installation and reach out to us today to request a quote.

Whole House Surge Protectors in Middletown, DE

Solutions for Whole Home Surge Protection

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  • Most homeowners typically imagine a power strip with multiple devices plugged into it when thinking of a surge protector. A surge protector works by passing electric current from an electrical outlet to any devices a person plug into the power strip. When a spike or surge happens above a designated level, the surge protector will automatically redirect any extra electricity into a part of the power strip known as metal oxide varistors (MOVs). Household power strips you purchase online or at a retail location offer limited protection for your devices, and you typically need to replace them after any power surges occur. The best thing you can do to protect your investments is enlisting Mr. Electric of Middletown's exceptional electrical experts to install a whole house surge protector.

  • Whole house surge protectors operate in much the same way as cheaper surge protectors you find online or in a store, but manufacturers design these superior versions to withstand several power surges throughout many years. Whole home surge protectors also protect all your devices and appliances receiving power from your electrical panel. Whole house surge protectors are the best way to effectively protect valuable appliances and sensitive electronics against electrical surge damage. If you wonder how to install a whole house surge protector, the best way is to let our highly trained electricians handle the job. We offer whole home surge protector installation for Middletown, New Castle County, and Kent County, DE residences.

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What Are Power Surges?

You need to understand what a power surge is to protect your valuable devices against a power surge. A power surge can occur because of a sudden increase in voltage, substantially exceeding your home’s standard 120 volts. During a power surge, the wiring inside your devices overheats and starts to burn. With so much technology available today, many devices you commonly use that are at risk include phones, televisions, computers, stereos, microwaves, and many other essential and expensive gadgets. Many of your electronic devices have microchips or circuitry in them, making them especially sensitive to voltage fluctuations. The best way to protect your valued devices is by letting Mr. Electric of Middletown install whole house surge protection at your home. Even the slightest power surge can do the following:

  • Put a strain on your devices
  • Compromise their performance
  • Destroy them

What Can Cause a Power Surge?

Now that you know what power surges are, it’s essential to understand what situations can cause power surges. One of the most common reasons power surges occur is due to the regular operation of heavy-duty electrical devices. Some heavy-duty devices require a significant amount of electricity to switch their motors or compressors on or off, including air conditioners, refrigerators, clothes washers, and clothes dryers. These high-powered appliances create high electricity demands and disrupt the constant flow of voltage 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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