Surge Protector


    A “Power Surge” is a brief, powerful blast of electricity that is very harmful to your valuable home appliances and electronics. Sometimes referred to as “Power Spikes,” surges can happen in a fraction of a second. Power surges are often caused by lightning. In the United States, lightning will strike more than 60 times a year in any given neighborhood.

    A lightning strike can produce surges that can travel in the ground for miles. One strike ¼ of a mile away can send a power surge through the power lines directly into your home, threatening the life of your electronics and appliances. Lightning, however, is not the only cause of power surges. During periods of high electric usage the power companies are forced to juggle electricity from different sources to meet the demand. Switching of electricity from one source to another can cause severe electrical line problems, including surges.

    Most homes in the U. S. have 30 or more electronic devices and appliances connected to the electrical system that, without notice, could be destroyed in less than a second. Even while these devices are turned off or may seem fine, repeated surges can wear them down thus reducing their life.

    With Surge Protection your valuables can be protected. Whole House or Main Power Surge Protectors can be installed at the home’s main electrical panel for whole house protection as well as specific appliances for extra protection. These hard wired surge protectors absorb power surges, automatically reset and continue to protect. Your appliances will be protected whether they are on or off, even if you are not home.