Call 844-335-0814 and our service desk will connect you with an independent local electrician who installs whole house surge protection.
Where surges come from
- Lightning strikes near power lines
- Utility switching and grid disturbances
- Large motors such as AC compressors and pumps starting and stopping
- Faulty wiring or equipment inside the home
Many surges start inside the home, which is why protection at the panel helps even on calm days.
How a panel surge protector works
A whole house surge protective device is installed at or beside your electrical panel. When voltage spikes, it diverts the excess energy to ground before it travels through your circuits. It works together with plug in surge strips at sensitive electronics, which add a second layer of protection where it matters most.
Good grounding is essential for surge protection to work, so the electrician will check your grounding system during installation.
Installing surge protection
- Call 844-335-0814 and tell us about your panel and the equipment you want to protect.
- We connect you with an independent electrician who installs surge protection.
- The electrician checks panel space, grounding and bonding.
- The surge protective device is mounted and connected at the panel.
- Indicator lights are checked and you are shown what to look for in future.
Pairing surge protection with other upgrades
Surge protection is often added when a panel is upgraded, when solar or battery storage is installed or after a storm has damaged equipment. Adding it during other panel work saves a separate visit.
Surge devices wear with use. Check the status indicator periodically and after major storms.
Equipment worth protecting in a typical home
Many of the most expensive items in a modern home rely on sensitive electronics. Heat pumps and AC systems, refrigerators, washers and dryers with digital controls, garage door openers, EV chargers, solar inverters, networking equipment and home office computers can all be damaged by surges.
Whole house protection at the panel covers hardwired equipment that cannot be plugged into a surge strip, such as HVAC systems and built in appliances. Surge strips at desks and entertainment centers then add a second layer for the most sensitive devices.
Ask the electrician to show you where the status indicator is so you can check it after storms.
Questions about Whole House Surge Protection
Do I still need surge strips if I have whole house protection?
Yes, for sensitive electronics. The panel device handles large external surges, and point of use strips add protection at the device.
Will surge protection save equipment from a direct lightning strike?
No device can guarantee protection from a direct strike, but surge protection greatly reduces the risk from common surges.