Question 1

What is whole home surge protection?

Accepted Answer

Whole home surge protection uses a surge protection device installed at or near your main electrical panel to guard your home’s wiring and equipment from sudden spikes in voltage. When a surge comes in, the device redirects extra power safely away from your home’s circuits instead of letting it run through your appliances and electronics.

Question 2

Why do I need it if I already use surge protector power strips?

Accepted Answer

Power strips usually protect only the items plugged into them and often only to a limited degree. Many of the most expensive things in your home, like your HVAC system, fridge, washer, dryer, oven, and hardwired electronics, are not plugged into strips. Whole home surge protection helps guard those big-ticket items at the panel, before the surge spreads through the house.

Question 3

What kind of surges does a whole home device help with?

Accepted Answer

A whole home surge protector helps with everyday surges from the utility, nearby lightning activity, and even surges created inside the home when large motors start and stop, like air conditioners and well pumps. It cannot promise to save equipment from a direct lightning strike, but it greatly reduces the risk of damage from the more common, smaller surges that slowly wear things out.

Question 4

Is whole home surge protection really worth the cost?

Accepted Answer

For most homes, yes. The cost of a quality surge protector and installation is usually far less than replacing a single major appliance, let alone multiple devices. Surges can shorten the life of equipment slowly or destroy things instantly. Whole home surge protection is a relatively small investment that helps protect thousands of dollars in appliances and electronics over time.

Question 5

Will whole home surge protection cover everything and last forever?

Accepted Answer

No surge protection system can guarantee 100 percent protection in every scenario, and surge devices do not last forever. They are designed to absorb and divert excess energy, and over time or after a major event they can wear down and eventually need replacement. The benefit is that they take the hit so your panel, appliances, and electronics are much less likely to be damaged, which can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your home.

Question 6

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve Greenville, SC, and surrounding areas including Travelers Rest, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Taylors, and others!

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