Surge protectors play an important role in protecting sensitive electronics and appliances from sudden bursts of excess voltage. You likely already have some in the form of power bars, although not all power bars offer surge protection.
Instead of targeting just a few electronics in your home, the experts at Asbury Electric can provide superior protection by installing a whole-house surge protector.
Why Do You Need Whole-Home Surge Protection?
The principle behind whole-home surge protection is simple enough. Your home’s electrical system is always a potential target for electrical surges, and you might be surprised to know your own appliances cause most of these surges.
Major home appliances, like refrigerators and air conditioners, draw a lot of power. When these appliances shut down during their cycles, the sudden drop in power demand can cause issues with other appliances and electronics connected to your home’s electrical system.
While surges can affect anything electrical in your home, the most likely items to sustain damage are typically the most expensive:
- Computers
- Televisions
- Other high-tech electronics
If you want to prevent damage to circuit boards, electronic devices and other appliances in your home, whole-home surge protection is the way to go.
Whole-House Surge Protector Installation Services in Virginia
Residential surge protector installation is a complicated job that’s best left to experienced professionals like the team at Asbury Electric. We’ll ensure that you’re getting the right whole-home surge protection to meet your unique needs. These systems come in a variety of capacities, measured in amps. Generally, most homes will want protection for at least 40,000-amp surges.
We can also install additional features to help you keep your surge protector functioning, including:
- A replacement fuse
- Surge alarms
- Fuse replacement indicator lights
In addition to delivering the capacity and features you need, Asbury Electric makes sure that you’re getting a reliable and safe installation. We only install surge protectors that meet the standards set by the Underwriters Laboratories, an independent group that verifies safety in electrical devices.
How Does Whole-House Surge Protection Work?
When you get in touch with our experienced electricians to install a whole-house surge protector, they’ll schedule a visit at a time that is convenient for you. During the installation, our electrician will hardwire the surge protector to the system at your central electrical panel, making it a permanent fixture in your home.
The surge protector works by taking advantage of the basic way electricity operates:
- Current always follows the path of least resistance.
- Higher voltages provide the current with more pathways, causing damaging surges.
- The surge protector provides a path that takes high-voltage electricity directly into the ground.
Put simply, the surge protector harmlessly disperses high-voltage electricity into the ground rather than distributing it through your home and destroying connected appliances.
How Much Does a Whole-House Surge Protector Installation Cost?
The exact cost of your residential surge protector installation will vary depending on several factors:
- Surge protector type and level
- Electrician rates
- Required materials
- Additional electrical work to accommodate the installation
For a more accurate estimate, be sure to ask for a quote during your call!
Why Choose Asbury Electric for Whole-Home Surge Protection in Gloucester, VA?
Safety is the point of installing whole-home surge protection — and working with licensed electricians is key for keeping you and your family safe during the installation process and beyond. Our licensed electricians have the knowledge, tools, and experience to get the job done right every time.
When you call Asbury Electric, you can rest easy knowing experienced professionals will handle installing your whole-house surge protector for you. Our team takes the proper time and care to ensure your new installation has the capacity, features, and safety you need.
Are you looking for whole-home surge protector installation services in Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and Gloucester, VA? Call Asbury Electric at the number below or request services through our online form. Our expert installers will deliver top customer service and get the job done right the first time.
