Whole-House Surge Protection: Why Professional Installation Is a Must for Your Home’s Safety
Surge protection strips are nice. Whole house surge protection is a whole other level by providing comprehensive protection for all your electronic needs. As technology continues to evolve, homeowners’ reliance on smart devices, high-efficiency appliances, and sensitive electronics, is a necessity.
What Is Whole-House Surge Protection?
It’s like insurance for your expensive electronics and appliances. A whole-house surge protector is a device installed directly at your main electrical panel. The purpose is to stop excess voltage typically caused by events like lightning strikes, power grid fluctuations, or high-powered appliances from harming your home’s electrical system and everything connected to it.
Why Professional Installation is Essential
1. Safety
Electricity can be tricky and dangerous. Licensed and experienced electricians have the training to work on high-voltage systems, without the risk of electric shock or fire.
2. Code Compliance
Professional electricians are aware of local building codes and safety regulations. Faulty installation can lead to violations, voided warranties, or even denied insurance claims in the event of a fire.
3. Proper Sizing & Placement
Surge protectors aren’t one-size-fits-all. An assessment of your home’s electrical load is the first step. Next is to choose the right type and rating of surge protector for your specific needs.
4. Peace of Mind
Professional installation guarantees your devices, appliances and more importantly, your home are protected.
The Benefits of Whole-House Surge Protection
- Protects all electronics and appliances in your home
- Helps to prevent fires caused by electrical surges
- Increases the lifespan of smart devices and appliances
- Works in conjunction with point-of-use surge protectors for layered protection
Why Use Lightning Technologies for Your Installation
Whole-house surge protectors must be hardwired into your electrical panel, not necessarily a DIY project. At Lightning Technologies, our experienced technicians ensure accurate installation and stand behind their work. We will assess each customer’s situation before we recommend a solution.
The differences of how Lightning Technologies handles the installation:
- Installs a Type 1 surge protector that connects to the main lugs of the electrical panel.
- This ensures a proactive management of a potential surge before it hits the entire panel.
- Includes a status light and an audible alarm if an issue arises.
- Includes a lifetime warranty.
With more and more homeowners adding more and more electronic solutions and integrated systems to their home, whole house surge protection has become an integral component. This is especially important in Chester and Delaware County where storms, power outages, and grid fluctuations are common.
Lightning Technologies has over 20 years experience and understands the needs of homeowners in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We will assess your system, install the right surge protector, and give your home the protection it deserves.
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