If you look around your home, you’ll quickly lose count of all its electrical devices. There’s a silent threat that can destroy them all: power surges. It’s a common misconception that power surges result only from lightning strikes. However, power surges can come from voltage spikes within your own home. Peck & Weis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric is your go-to service provider of surge protection in Elkhorn, WI. We offer whole-home surge protectors that shield your devices from any voltage spikes.
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To understand power surges, you must first understand how electricity behaves inside your home’s wiring. Electricity flows continuously through the wiring within your home. When you plug a device into an outlet, you tap into that flow of electricity. However, your appliances can only withstand a predetermined voltage. Beyond that, they suffer degradation and may fail. You may not be aware of it, but small power surges likely occur inside your home each day.
A power surge refers to a situation where there’s more electricity passing through your wiring than there should be. One way for this to occur is when an external source channels electricity into the power grid. Lightning is a common source of external voltage. The other way it happens is when there’s a grid failure or a short circuit that disconnects from part of the grid. To visualize that, imagine what removing a section of pipe would do to the water pressure in your plumbing system.
A whole-home surge protector safeguards your home from power surges by providing an escape path for excess voltage. There are two kinds of whole-home surge protectors you can choose from. An electrician can install a Type 1 surge protector between your home’s incoming power line and its main electrical panel. The installation of a Type 2 surge protector is typically in your electrical panel itself. There, it guards against both external and internal power surges.
There are several sources of external power surges besides lightning strikes. One is grid equipment failures. When a transformer goes offline or a transmission line fails, voltage can instantly reroute to an alternative path. Common sources of internal power surges include operating large appliances and short circuits caused by damaged wiring. It’s important to note that only a Type 2 surge protector guards against the latter. However, it will still stop most external surges, except for extreme events like direct lightning strikes.
Whole-home surge protection provide the following benefits:
- Prevents damage to appliances and devices
- Extends wiring lifespan
- Protects against electrical fires
- Provides peace of mind
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Peck & Weis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric has been the top electrician in Elkhorn for over 60 years. For that reason, we understand the value of surge protection more than most. Our electricians can help you determine your needs and recommend the proper protection. We have industry-leading training and decades of combined practical experience. Our excellence is a significant reason we have such an excellent reputation among local homeowners. Our 25,000-strong customer list and collection of positive reviews will attest to that. We also receive the Best of Walworth County award year after year!
If you’re interested in surge protection for your Elkhorn home, contact Peck & Weis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric today!
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