Do You Need Surge Protection at Home?

We rely on more electronics and expensive appliances than ever, and a single power surge can damage or destroy them in an instant. Surge protection is one of those things people often don't think about until after something goes wrong. Here's how it works and why it's worth considering.

Where surges come from

Power surges can come from outside your home, such as a nearby lightning strike or issues on the supply network, or from inside it, when large appliances switch on and off. Even smaller internal surges, repeated over time, can quietly shorten the life of your electronics. A big external surge can take out multiple appliances all at once.

What's at risk

The gear a surge can damage adds up quickly in a modern home:

• TVs, computers, and home entertainment systems
• Kitchen appliances with electronic controls
• Solar inverters and their electronics
• Anything with a circuit board, which is nearly everything now

Whole home protection at the switchboard

The most effective approach is a surge protection device installed at the switchboard, protecting the whole home at the point where power enters. It works by diverting excess voltage safely away before it reaches your circuits and the appliances plugged into them. It's a relatively small addition that covers everything behind it.

Worth it for the peace of mind

When you add up the value of the electronics and appliances in a typical home, surge protection is inexpensive insurance. It won't stop every possible event, but it dramatically reduces the risk of losing multiple appliances to a single surge, which is exactly the kind of costly, avoidable damage most people want to prevent.

Want to protect what's plugged in?

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If you've invested in good appliances, electronics, or solar, whole home surge protection is worth considering. I can assess your switchboard, explain what's involved, and give you fixed pricing upfront. Simple protection, done properly.