Electrical surges can be costly and catastrophic to your home’s appliances and electronics – in some cases, they can even be dangerous. A certified electrician can help you protect your home with a quick and easy installation appointment.
What is a Surge Protector?
Electrical surges are unexpected transient waves of electrical power that affect a circuit. They occur very quickly and can happen for many reasons outside of a lightning strike – they can also occur because of electrical overload, faulty wiring, or even power coming back on after an outage. A surge protector is a small box hard-wired to your electrical service panel that grounds or blocks electrical surges. This means it can protect your appliances and electronics without you having to do anything.
Why Would I Need a Certified Electrician For a Surge Protector?
Surge protectors are an effective way to protect your home and electrical service in the rare event of an electrical surge. A certified electrician can help you select the right surge protector and ensure it’s properly installed for best protection. A certified electrician can also inspect your home for possible causes of electrical surges and perform an electrical service upgrade if needed.
What Surge Protector Services Can a Certified Electrician Provide?
A certified electrician can recommend the right surge protector for your home, whether it’s an existing home or a new residential construction. Surge protectors require hardwiring into your electrical panel, meaning it can be risky to perform the installation yourself. A certified electrician can also ensure it’s properly integrated with your home and its electrical service. Finally, a certified electrician can service and replace a surge protector, so your home has continuous protection.
Why Choose Wolverine Electrical Contracting?
At Wolverine Electrical Contracting, we’re dedicated to helping you enjoy your home for years to come. Our team of certified electricians is fully licensed in both Michigan and Indiana and can provide high-quality electrical work in the Grand Rapids and Niles areas so you can feel confident in your home’s safety and sustainability. With only the best, most long-lasting materials and decades of industry experience, we can help you make the most of your home investment. We even offer a parts and labor warranty so you can feel confident in our job.
Frequently Asked Questions about Residential Surge Protectors
How do I know if I need a surge protector for my home?
The current national electrical code requires whole home surge protection for all residences.
What's the difference between a surge protector and a power strip?
Power strips do not protect against power surges while surge protectors do.
Can a surge protector protect against lightning strikes?
A surge protector cannot fully protect against lightning strikes, but it can help protect against some power surges caused by lightning.
Are whole-house surge protectors more effective than plug-in models?
Yes.
What types of appliances or electronics benefit most from surge protection?
All appliances benefit from the use of surge protection.
Is it safe to plug a surge protector into another surge protector?
No, this is called "daisy chaining", which can result in overloading.
Do surge protectors consume electricity when devices aren't plugged in?
Very minimal when nothing is plugged in. Not enough to be concerned about.
Can a surge protector prevent damage from brownouts or voltage dips?
No, a standard surge protector cannot prevent damage from brownouts or voltage dips, as it is primarily designed to protect against sudden, high-voltage spikes, not prolonged low-voltage situations like brownouts.
Is it necessary to have surge protection on every outlet in my home?
The current national electrical code requires whole-home surge protection for all residences.
Can using a surge protector help reduce my energy bills?
No.
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Surge protectors are a low-cost way to save yourself from risks and repair costs. If you’re ready to learn more, contact us by calling or filling out our online form so we can set up the appointment that works best for you.
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