THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF WHOLE HOME SURGE PROTECTORS
For most homeowners, home safety is a top priority. However, many often ignore the occasional power surge. While it may seem insignificant, it can also indicate a much bigger problem.
This article will outline the benefits of installing whole-home surge protectors and how they ensure house safety.
The causes of power surges
Power surges can occur due to outside issues such as storms, lightning, and over-voltages on utility lines. The cause often stems from inside the home when appliances that require a lot of energy are powered up and down.
Whenever the home's electrical network is engaged, several small and relatively harmless power surges are triggered. These power irregularities can damage household appliances and electronics as time goes by.
Surge protectors are the best way to protect appliances from changes in the electrical system’s current.
The importance of whole-home surge protection
Power outages, energy-consuming gadgets, and stormy weather can result in electrical damage. Whole-home surge protectors keep equipment from malfunctioning and minimize the risk of electrical problems.
Protect technology
Electrical surges may only affect small devices such as decorative lights or microphones. However, once larger and more expensive gadgets such as TVs, computers, freezers, or security cameras are damaged, homeowners will need a lot of money to cover the repairs. Also, a malfunctioning device represents a fire hazard that endangers the safety of the entire household.
Most home insurance contacts don’t include power surge damage, which puts additional strain on any budget.
Layer the protection
Homes with interconnected devices such as gaming equipment or a cinema setup should have a layered protection system. Since the devices share the same circuit, higher electrical activity can disrupt the functioning of all related devices.
Point-of-use surge suppressors are placed in areas that suffer the most electrical disturbance, but they’re hardly capable of protecting all the technology within a home. Replacing them with whole-home surge protectors adds an extra layer of security, shielding the home, its occupants, and their technology.
Effective at combating internal surges
Internal surges don't last long, but since they can happen frequently, they'll gradually worsen the performance of household appliances and eventually cause them to stop working altogether. Preventing surges keeps devices up and running and helps them last a long time.
Several options are available
Several surge protector options are available for homes with different electrical systems. Most U.S. households operate on a 120 V system. Therefore, an 80 kA-rated protector should keep it intact when surges arise.
More advanced protection plans also come with a panel that allows homeowners to monitor spikes in the electrical current, with separate sections for phone and cable wiring. A certified electrician will assess the home's electrical network and recommend the best protection plan.
Keep the home and technology safe
Power surges shouldn't be taken lightly. It may be too late to repair the damaged devices and appliances once a surge is noticed. Taking steps to shield the home from electrical malfunctions will not only save money but provide peace of mind.
A team of professionals will determine the condition of the electrical system and suggest the appropriate whole-home protector. They’ll also advise on how to increase the durability of all devices.
Kennedy Electric is a reliable full-service electrical company serving residential and commercial customers in Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. We offer electrical repairs, boat lift wiring, remodels, low voltage lighting, generator hookups, RV power, electrical inspections, fan installation, home lighting, new circuits, panels, and more. Call today at 352-251-2795.
