Whole-Home Surge Protectors
Electricity has been standard in homes for nearly a century, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t constantly changing. Despite its convenience, electricity has presented potential risks to people and homes since its development. That’s why engineers are constantly developing new devices to mitigate risks and accidents. One of the more recent devices homeowners install in their homes is a whole-home surge protector.
While surge protection has been common in power strips for years, the ability for homeowners to easily protect their entire home is somewhat new. With these new devices, homeowners can cheaply and completely protect all sensitive electronics used daily.
Dangers of Power Surges
Electronics must have a reliable and stable power source to operate properly and last as long as intended. Since AC power travels as a sine wave, there are occasions when the crest of each wave of electricity may spike far beyond the normal level for a power grid. These spikes in voltage are called power surges.
Power surges can occur in two ways. First, natural power surges occur when lightning strikes the grid. The massive surge instantaneously dumped onto the grid can surge into the home and burn sensitive electronics. Secondly, power surges can occur when demand on the grid changes suddenly. This is more common in industrial areas when large production facilities go on or offline.
The biggest concern with power surges is the damage they can cause to electronics in the home. A typical surge can damage multiple electronics beyond repair, costing homeowners a lot of money to replace each one. Large power surges can also damage the home’s infrastructure, including wiring, lighting, and outlets.
Benefits of Whole-Home Surge Protection
Until whole-home surge protection devices were developed, the only way to protect devices from power surges was to use power strips with surge protection. However, not all power strips have surge protection, and over the years, this confusion has ruined many electronics.
One of the main benefits of whole-home surge protectors is that they remove the confusion associated with surge protection. Instead of ensuring computers, televisions, and other electronics are plugged into the proper power strip, whole-home surge protectors simplify the process. Anything can be plugged in anywhere in the home, and the same protection is enjoyed with more convenience.
When to Replace Surge Protectors
A whole-home surge protector never takes time off to prevent power spikes in a home’s supply. Constantly smoothing out spikes in voltage takes a toll on the surge protector over time, so homeowners should expect their power to last between two and five years, depending on the power quality on the grid near the home.
Some of the other signs that a surge protector should be replaced are:
- Flickering lights
- Inconsistent power
- Damaged electronics
- Visible damage to the surge protector
- Indicators light recommending replacement
About All Services
All Services helps homeowners protect their homes from the risks of power supply issues. Their professional teams can help select and install whole-home surge protectors and address electrical issues like lighting upgrades or rewiring. Call today for whole-home surge protection services in Crown Point, IN.
