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Whole-Home Surge Protection

A whole-home surge protective device mounts at the panel and limits surges entering through the service. Pair it with plug-in protection for sensitive electronics.

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Whole-Home Surge Protection at a glance

Typical duration: 1–2 hours
Location: At or in the main panel
Works best with: Good grounding

Independent licensed electricians in all 50 states + DC

Overview

What whole-home surge protection involves

Plug-in surge strips only protect what is plugged into them. A whole-home surge protective device at the panel limits surges entering through the service, protecting appliances, HVAC electronics and smart devices. It works best combined with point-of-use protection for sensitive electronics.

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Whole-Home Surge Protection illustration

Safety first

Surge devices depend on good grounding. A weak grounding system reduces their effectiveness.

Warning signs

Signs you need whole-home surge protection

If any of these sound familiar, it is time to have a licensed electrician take a look.

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Frequent thunderstorms
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Expensive electronics and appliances
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Recent appliance board failures

How it works

How the electrician handles it

What to expect from the licensed electrician you are connected with, from first visit to final inspection.

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Panel space and grounding check
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SPD installation with short leads
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Grounding improvements if needed

Pricing

What affects the cost

Prices are set by the electrician after seeing the job. These are the factors that move the number.

Get a real number

A short visit lets the electrician see your panel, wiring and access, so the quote reflects your actual job.

Call to discuss your job

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Panel space or external mounting
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Grounding improvements needed
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Device rating

DIY vs. pro

What you can do, and when to stop

Safe for homeowners

Use quality plug-in surge strips for electronics
Unplug sensitive equipment during severe storms

Stop and call a pro

Installing panel devices yourself

Safety: Surge devices depend on good grounding. A weak grounding system reduces their effectiveness.

Questions

Whole-Home Surge Protection questions

Does a surge protector stop lightning?

No device stops a direct strike. Surge protection limits the far more common surges from nearby strikes and utility switching.

Do surge protectors wear out?

Yes. Many devices have an indicator light; replace them after a major surge event or when the indicator shows protection is lost.

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