Protect Your Valuable Appliances & Electronics With Surge Protection
Surge protection is vital to protecting your home from damage caused by lightning or faulty wiring. Remember that not all home insurance policies cover power surges from lightning strikes and damage caused to your home’s electrical system by lightning can be extremely expensive.
It is estimated that lightning strikes the ground about 20 million times per year in United States resulting in almost $2.1 billion in insured losses in 2020 with the average claim being around $12,000.
Items That Are at Risk from an Electrical Surge
Electrical surges can be incredibly dangerous and destructive, negatively impacting:
- Televisions, Computers, Phones
- Bathroom & Kitchen Appliances
- Security Systems & Lighting
- Your Life
Our licensed and highly trained electricians can advise you on the best solution to protect your home. With our financing options, we can help you stay on budget as well.
Contact South West today and keep your home safe from damaging electrical surges.
Signs of A Power Surge
You may notice the following if your home is experiencing power surges.
Flickering Lights
Dimming or flickering lights, especially if it happens when you’re running other appliances, can mean your electrical system is overworked and causing power surges.
Discolored or Burnt Outlets
If you notice your outlets are blackened or charred, that means a power surge has caused fire damage. Your outlets will need to be repaired, and surge protection is recommended moving forward.
Frequently Tripping Circuits
Power surges can cause your circuit breakers to trip. If this is happening often, you should have an electrician investigate.
Schedule Whole Home Surge Protection
When you need surge protection in Seattle, WA, you’ve come to the right place. South West can ensure your electronics and appliances are protected from unexpected power surges. Give us a call or fill out our online contact form to start the process.
FAQs About Power Surge Protection
We’ve put together some answers to frequently asked questions about power surge protection in Seattle, WA. If your questions aren’t answered below, feel free to contact us directly. We’ll be happy to help.
How does whole-house surge protection work?
With whole-home surge protection, our electricians will install the surge protector in the main panel box of your electrical system. It will ensure any power surges don’t travel through your electrical system and out via your outlets into your plugged-in devices.
Do I need more than one surge protector if I have more than one panel in my home?
Yes, if you have more than one electrical panel, you’ll likely need more than one surge protector. That’s because whole-home surge protectors are meant to cover one electrical panel each, which is sufficient for most homes.
How is whole-house surge protection better than power strips?
First and foremost, power strips only protect what’s plugged into them, whereas whole-home surge protection protects anything plugged into any outlet throughout your home. Additionally, power strips may only be effective for two-to-three years. Their effectiveness may diminish drastically after that. Lastly, if you experience a surge from a lightning strike, your power strip may not be sufficient to protect your electronics.
How long does a whole-house surge protector last?
This type of surge protector can last between 5 and 10 years before requiring a replacement. The number of surges they absorb will impact their lifespan.
