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What Causes Power Surges?
Now that we’ve educated you on what a power surge is, it’s vital to understand the various power surge causes. Regularly running heavy-duty electrical devices is one of the most common reasons a power surge can occur. Some of these devices require a substantial amount of energy to switch on and off their compressors or motors, such as clothes dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners. High-powered appliances like these create high electricity demands and disrupt your home’s electrical system’s constant flow of voltage. Below are some examples of potential household power surge causes:
- Faulty electric wiring
- Downed power lines
- Issues affecting utility company’s equipment, such as transformers and power lines.
- Although rare, power surges can happen because of lightning. This phenomenon raises your home’s electrical pressure by millions of volts, overwhelming even the best power strip surge protector you purchase to safeguard your electronics.
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