If you don’t have whole house surge protection installed in your home, there are many reasons why you should start considering it. Take it from our experts at Curtis Total Service, one of the leading companies with highly-skilled technicians working in Allentown, PA, we believe that whole house surge protection is a good investment. Check out this infographic to learn why and we love whole house surge protectors and then continue reading below for reasons to invest in them:
Thriving Technology
These days, you have more electronic devices than ever before. Computers, tablets and smartphones, all connected to your wireless router, are all used for daily tasks and contain essential information that needs to be protected. Modern home appliances and LED bulbs also have circuit boards that an electrical surge can compromise. These devices and appliances are expensive and therefore, would be costly to replace in the case of a power surge.
Most Surges Are Internal
Power surges can emerge from a variety of sources, but 80% of the time, they’re generated internally. Typically, they emanate from a home’s appliances, like the motor of an air conditioner. Although most surges are short, these small surges will slowly degrade the performance and shorten the lifespan of your electronics.
Layering
If you have a complex home entertainment system or another type of expensive electronic set-up, odds are you’re using a shared circuit. If a surge goes through a shared circuit, then the other outlets can be compromised. In this instance, a surge protector at the circuit panel won’t be enough. A layered system, however, will connect directly to the electrical panel and at the point of use.
Complete Protection
Although its main function is to defend your home’s appliances and electronics, whole house surge protection also defends your entire electrical system. If a transient surge from one of your appliances comes through a dedicated circuit, it will return the surge through the breaker panel where it can be stopped, keep all your other electrical equipment safe, including every outlet.
There are a variety whole house systems available for all household voltage needs. If you’re interested in learning more about protection your electronics, or if you want a company to call in case you need an emergency heating system repair in Bethlehem, PA, or another nearby area, contact us! Call 610-770-9045 at your convenience.