Have you ever arrived home from work or woke up one morning to find all of the digital readouts flashing on the appliances in your home? Either you lost power or you may have experienced a power surge of some degree that knocked your appliances out momentarily to the point where they had to be reset. Unexpected surges of electrical current can happen in your home any time day or night. And when they do, there is the potential for serious damage to be done to your home’s electronics, including your phone and internet service.
Perhaps you’re wondering what Stashluk Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning and Generators knows about protecting your home’s important electronics. Isn’t that an electrician’s job? The fact is, today’s digitally driven appliances and HVAC equipment have circuit boards and other electronics that can be subject to damage from power surges, which can potentially cost the homeowner thousands of dollars to replace their damaged appliances.
Stashluk wants to help you prevent that from happening with Whole House generators in Summit, NJ.
That’s why Stashluk works in close tandem with experienced electricians who understand the energy requirements of the comfort and convenience systems we install and service for our customers, and how to best protect them should they be rocked by a jolt of electrical current.
A power surge can come from anywhere. A Whole House Power Surge Protector stands guard 24/7.
Most of the time, power surges are generated from inside the home and are seemingly harmless, however, over time they can incrementally cause enough damage to shorten the operational lifetime of your electronics.
Think about how an electric hair dryer or some other appliance, such as a portable dehumidifier, dims the lights in a room or throughout your home each time it switches on and off. That brief dimming of your lights is an example of a change in current originating inside your home.
But what about surges in electrical current originating outside of your home; such as a lightning strike or a tree knocking out a power line? The chances that lightning will strike your home directly are certainly rare, but even if it strikes a power line down the block or even a mile away it can send a surge of electricity that can bypass your breaker panel and fry many of the electronics in your home; from your computers to your 4K flat panel TVs, as well as your HVAC comfort system and other key appliances.
With the increase in powerful storms that have become more commonplace in Stashluk’s service area, there is always the added risk of high winds and torrential downpours which can knock out power short or long term. When the power is finally restored, the sudden surge of electrical current can damage whichever appliances and components are still plugged in. That’s why it’s recommended that you unplug the microwave and any surge protectors that are providing power to multiple electronics. Obviously, attempting to unplug large appliances such as a refrigerator can be nearly impossible without a crew on hand to help you move them away from the wall, so just leave them as they are and save yourself a potential wrenched back.
What are the types of surge protection I need in my house?
Power strips are acceptable for protecting electronics from lower level current surges, however, they’re not up to the task when a large surge hits. For this reason, a home can be better protected if primary and secondary surge mitigation strategies are put in place.
Primary surge protection – These are surge protectors that are applied to the incoming electrical, cable/satellite, and telephone utility services to keep externally generated surges from entering your home.
Secondary surge protection – Secondary protection is installed strategically in places where internally generated or residual surges are most likely to occur.
In a best case scenario, you’ll want these surge protection systems to be working in tandem to minimize or even eliminate the chances that a rush of electrical current can harm your expensive equipment. Stashluk’s long-standing relationships with our electrician referrals will help you come up with the best solution for your home.
Would Whole House Power Surge Protector Installation make sense?
Nowadays, most households have more electronics and electrical equipment than ever before—from computers and tablets to smartphones and modern day appliances.
How often have you thought about the electrical system in your home? Installing a power surge protector in your home should be at the top of the list if you want to protect your electronic devices and appliances from daily surges and external surges. Surge protection is a proven way to prolong the life of your appliances.
Once your surge protection is in place you will be guarded from the daily in-home surges that can wear down your appliances as well as the outside surges such as lightning strikes.
We highly recommend that you look into whole house power surge protection installation. To get the job done, give Stashluk a call at 908.277.6200.
