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3 Reasons to Invest in a Whole House Surge Protector Wednesday, June 22nd, 3:06 PM
Electrical Experts From Pasadena, TX Discuss Why Power Surges Are Safety Hazards

Pasadena, United States - June 21, 2022 / Doctor Home Experts /

Homeowners Need a Whole House Surge Protector

A power surge is a sudden increase in voltage that can travel through the home's electrical circuits, leading to various problems. Power surges are most often caused by a lightning strike during a thunderstorm, plugging in a high-voltage electronic device such as a hair-dryer, or a service disturbance from the electrical company.

Power surges can result in property damage, personal injury, and electrical fires. Surge protectors prevent high voltages of electricity from entering the home's circuits. There are different kinds of surge protectors available on the market. Whole house surge protectors protect the entire home from power surges.

Why Power Surges Are Dangerous

dangers of power surgesPower surges can damage sensitive electronics such as laptops or cellphones if plugged in during the surge. Plug-in surge protectors for individual outlets can help to protect computers and phones. Still, hard-wired electronics like dishwashers and dryers are more difficult to protect from power surges.

There is an increased risk of electrocution during a power surge. Power surges can also result in accidental electrical fires if the wiring begins to spark. House fires put the entire neighborhood in danger. Sometimes power surges can damage the electrical wiring so badly that a total rewiring of the electrical system is required.

Reasons to Install a Whole House Surge Protector Today

surge protector Power surges can result in expensive property damage and are a fire hazard. Homeowners should be sure to take steps to protect their homes from the unpredictable danger of a sudden power surge. The best way to protect the home from power surges is to install a whole-house surge protector.

Whole house surge protectors protect all of the home's electrical circuits. This means that even electronics that are hard-wired into the home's electrical system like the microwave, dishwasher, and dryer are protected from power surges.

Signs You Need Surge Protector Replacement

  • Needing surge protector repair often
  • Surge protector is over 5 years old
  • The surge protector fails to work properly
  • Surge protector is visibly damaged
  • Noticing a burning smell or seeing sparks

Surge protectors only last for around 2-5 years. The more power surges that a surge protector encounters, the faster it will wear out. Electrical experts recommend that homeowners schedule whole house surge protector replacement every 2-5 years.

It only takes one power surge to start an electrical fire, so it is important to repair or replace a whole house surge projector as soon as a problem is noticed. Homeowners should see warning signs that they may need a whole house surge protector replacement soon. Another sign that a surge protector replacement is needed is if the breaker gets tripped often, resulting in constant power outages.

About Doctor Home Experts

Doctor Home Experts is a dependable electrical company that provides Pasadena, TX, and the surrounding areas with outstanding service at affordable prices. They offer straightforward pricing and 24/7 emergency service. Call them today for whole house surge protector services in Pasadena, TX!

Contact Information:

Doctor Home Experts

1601 Preston Road
Pasadena, TX 77503
United States

Joe Padilla
(713) 944-3362
https://www.doctorhomeexperts.com/

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