Surge Protection
Electricians Serving Massachusetts, Southern NH & Southern ME
Surge Protection in Westford .
Skilled Electricians Serving Massachusetts, Southern NH & Southern ME
You take care of the electrical equipment in your home as much as you can, keeping fixtures and electronic gadgets free of dust and away from any sources of water. However, if a power surge damages the inside of an electronic device, there’s not much you can do. Power surges may occur unexpectedly for any number of reasons. But you can take preventive action with professional surge protection services.
Whole-house surge protection services are available from the talented electricians at Ryan Gath Electric. This does not mean that we install power strips throughout the outlets in your house. Whole-home protection means installing a single unit that protects all of the electrical components of your home from damage which shortens the lifespan of your equipment.
Contact us to schedule surge protection services.
Ryan Gath Electric is proud to serve Westford, Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and Southern Maine.
Surge Protection FAQ
Why Do You Need Whole House Surge Protection?
Many homeowners have experienced a power surge at some time or another. Sometimes, the only effect is a sudden loss of power which returns shortly afterwards. When you turn on a hair dryer, a small power surge can dim the lights briefly or cause them to flicker. This is because the voltage fluctuation is relatively low. A lightning strike to electrical equipment would cause a major fluctuation, while a tree limb against a power line or blockage in a transformer may be somewhat less severe. Surges may also come in through phone or cable lines or as power returns to your home after an outage. When any one of these power surges occurs, the damage can be severe.
The most severe types of power surges, while rare, can completely destroy some of the most important electrical equipment in your home. These high–voltage spikes may completely fry circuitry, causing components to melt and become entirely useless. The greatest risk of this is anything that uses a microprocessor (as a computer does). And you may not realize just how many components of your home do: even many dishwashers and refrigerators have complicated settings and circuitry to make them customizable and appealing to consumers.
More likely, however, you won’t notice the effects of a smaller power surge right away. These surges can slowly eat away at wiring, so that your electrical equipment does not last as long as intended. You can plug in some of your electronics to a power strip, many of which have surge protection built in. However, this is not reliable enough to protect all of the sensitive electrical equipment in your home.
Why Choose Ryan Gath Electric for Whole-House Surge Protection?
Whole-house surge protection installation requires professional knowledge of home electrical systems. An electrician can install this at your main service panel so that every single electrical component in your home has the protection it needs. However, you may continue to use power strips as additional defense against damage.
The Ryan Gath Electric team is happy to install surge protectors for our customers. When you decide it’s time to protect the costly electronics you operate on a daily basis, or if you need whole–house surge protection services for a new home, contact one of our experts today.
