Whole-House Surge Protector
When storms approach, many people worry about lightning strikes and damage to their appliances and electronics. Get peace of mind with a whole-home surge protector installation from Titan Plumbing and Electric.
Most of us have a few electronic devices and appliances in the house that remain plugged in all the time. These devices have the potential for damage when lightning strikes the house. A surge protector is the best way to guard against this damage and ensure the safety of all of your electric-powered devices during a storm.
Why Homes Need Surge Protection
We have more appliances and electronic devices in our homes than ever. Appliances like washers, refrigerators, and air conditioners now have complex circuit boards, which makes them vulnerable to power spikes. However, while lightning striking is a problem, it isn't the most significant cause of concern. About 80% of surges happen because of short, intense bursts coming from appliances like air conditioners, which can introduce small surges into your home's system. These mini-surges take their toll and cause your electronic devices to wear out prematurely.
Does Surge Protection Affect Your Insurance?
The standard homeowner's insurance policy doesn't guard against damage to your electronic devices caused by power surges. You can, however, opt to purchase that extra coverage, but be careful because it might not cover everything. The best way to protect your valuable devices against damage from power fluctuation is to install a surge protector. Call Titan Plumbing and Electric to find out how best to protect your devices today.
The Real Cost of Skipping Surge Protection
Most people don't think twice about plugging in their TV, fridge, computer, or gaming console. But what happens when a sudden power surge fries the circuit board? Replacing just one high-end appliance can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and that's not including data loss or downtime. Without proper surge protection, your entire home is at risk every time there's a spike in electricity, whether it's caused by a storm or an appliance kicking on. These spikes may only last a split second, but they add up over time and wear down sensitive electronics from the inside. Instead of gambling with your expensive equipment, it makes more sense to invest in a whole-home surge protector. Titan Plumbing and Electric installs professionally grounded systems that protect your home from the kind of hidden threats you don't see. Until it's too late.
Why Power-Strip Surge Protectors Aren't Enough
Power strips are great for giving you extra outlets, and many even advertise surge protection. But the truth is, those store-bought plug-in strips only offer limited defense. They're designed to block minor fluctuations. Not the kind of internal surges that come from your AC, dryer, or microwave turning on and off throughout the day. They also don't cover every outlet in the home, which means your hardwired appliances. Like your refrigerator, stove, HVAC system, and even your washer. Are left vulnerable. A whole-house surge protector gives you broader protection by being hardwired directly into your electrical panel. It covers every circuit in your home, not just a handful of devices in one room.
When Is the Right Time to Install a Whole-Home Surge Protector?
If you've just bought new appliances, moved into an older home, or recently remodeled, now is the perfect time to install a whole-house surge protector. Many Tampa homes. Especially older ones. Weren't built with today's tech-heavy lifestyles in mind. Everything from refrigerators and ovens to smart-home hubs and TVs runs on sensitive circuitry that's not built to handle repeated power spikes. You don't have to wait for a lightning strike or a burnt-out motherboard to take action. Installing a surge protector now helps you avoid damage before it happens.
How Do Surge Protectors Work?
When most people think of surge protectors, they think of the power strips they get at the store, and while those power strips are handy, they don't do the job that a whole-house surge protector does. Your electrician installs the home surge protector, usually hardwired at the electrical box, so it's properly grounded.
Once installed, these devices protect against voltage spikes by blocking the flow or shorting it to the ground. As mentioned above, most surges come from appliances inside the home rather than from lightning strikes, which is why it's best to have a whole-home surge protector instead of relying on outlet strips.
