Professional Surge Protection Services
A surge suppressor for all your residential systems stops destructive voltage spikes before they enter your house. As electrical safety and protection systems, suppressors constantly monitor and measure incoming voltage currents. Their protection extends to more than your appliances and digital devices. They also cover the panel, wiring, and connectors.
Long-term weather forecasts suggest that the frequency and intensity of thunderstorm activity will increase in Lake Geneva. Lightning strikes are the most common cause of voltage spikes across power lines. When thunderstorms damage the power grid, voltage spikes happen as crews switch between substations to restore service. This is the primary reason Peck & Weis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric has been getting more requests for surge protector installation.
Our electricians sometimes inspect surge suppression systems for real estate transactions. Surge protectors boost property values and make homes more attractive to prospective buyers. We estimate the surge protectors’ remaining lifespan, inspect the capacity, and the LED status light mechanism.
The professional whole home surge protector services we offer in Lake Geneva include:
- Installation
- Maintenance
- Replacement
- Inspection
Installation involves connecting the suppression device directly to the breaker panel or near the meter. In Lake Geneva, surge protector installation requires permits from the Building and Zoning Department. Before obtaining the permit, our electricians inspect your property and circuits to determine the best placement and potential upgrades. These systems require a dedicated circuit breaker with wires running to the hot, neutral, and ground connectors.
You can include your surge protector in the Peck & Weis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric Preventive Maintenance Program. This valuable agreement gives you an annual inspection of the system. Our electricians inspect all the protection components to evaluate their integrity. Surge suppression systems can last up to 10 years with regular maintenance. Without annual service, surge protectors may fail after five years in Lake Geneva due to the area’s frequent thunderstorms.
Surge suppression systems seldom get repairs. When the metal oxide varistors deteriorate and lose their voltage absorption properties, replacement is imminent. Our electricians check the green LED status light mechanism before inspecting the varistors and recommending replacement.