Does My Home Really Need Whole House Surge Protection?

A sudden power surge can prove disastrous for your home and its electronics. This is why whole house surge protection is a good solution for folks here in Northern Virginia. Whole house surge protection is a two step system:

1. Having a whole-house surge protection device installed right at your home’s electrical panel.
2. Using surge protectors for each outlet.

Once your whole-house surge protection is installed, it can take a sudden jolt of up to 72,000 amps zapping into your home from a nearby lightning strike—which is considerable when you know that your normal household electrical current is from 200 to 300 amps. The surge protection stands ready to divert the surge safely through your home’s grounding path and away from all of your electric appliances and devices.

And there’s more good news: most whole-house surge protection devices are relatively inexpensive, costing between $300-$400 (depending on the brand). This is very affordable when you consider the potential costs of having to replace damaged appliances and devices, which could run well above the $4000+ average. (We’ve heard of people who lost over $10,000 worth of electrical appliances and equipment after a power surge.)

For peace of mind, call our team at (703) 494-3989. We will be there for you! You can also check out this articlefor further information.