Whole Home Surge Protection
Protect Your Home's Electrical System From Power Surges
Modern homes rely on sensitive electronics and appliances throughout the house. A sudden voltage surge can travel through your electrical system and damage televisions, computers, smart home equipment, appliances, HVAC controls, and other connected devices.
Gator Electric installs whole-home surge protection systems designed to help protect your home's electrical system from transient voltage surges. We can evaluate your existing electrical panel and install an appropriate surge protection device for your home's electrical service.
A Power Surge Can Affect More Than You Think
Power surges aren't limited to dramatic electrical events. Surges can occur when utility power fluctuates, electrical equipment switches on and off, or other events affect the electrical system.
Plug-in surge protectors can help protect individual devices, but they don't provide whole-home protection.
Common Concerns
- Sensitive Electronics
- Expensive Appliances
- HVAC Equipment
- Smart Home Systems
- Storm-Related Surges
- Multiple Devices to Protect
Whole-Home Protection at the Electrical Panel
A whole-home surge protection device is installed as part of your home's electrical system, helping divert transient surge energy away from connected circuits and equipment.
Gator Electric can evaluate your electrical panel and install a compatible surge protection solution based on your home's service and electrical configuration.
Whole-Home Surge Protector Installation
Install a surge protective device at the electrical panel to provide protection across applicable circuits.
Electrical Panel Evaluation
Evaluate your existing panel and electrical service before installing the surge protection equipment.
Surge Protection for Major Appliances
Add a layer of protection for permanently connected appliances and electrical equipment.
HVAC Surge Protection
Help protect sensitive electronic controls associated with compatible heating and cooling equipment.
Smart Home Protection
Provide whole-home surge protection for properties with extensive smart home and connected technology.
Replacement & Upgrades
Replace aging or failed surge protection equipment and upgrade existing systems where appropriate.
Benefits
Protect What Powers Your Home
1 Help Protect Electronics
Reduce the risk of damage from transient voltage surges reaching connected equipment.
2 Protect More Than One Device
Provide centralized protection for multiple circuits and permanently connected equipment.
3 Protect Sensitive Systems
Add another layer of protection for HVAC controls, smart home equipment, appliances, and electronics.
4 Reduce Replacement Costs
Surge protection can help reduce the risk of expensive electrical equipment damage caused by transient surges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is whole-home surge protection?
A whole-home surge protection device is installed at or near your electrical panel to help divert transient voltage surges and protect connected electrical equipment.
Do I need whole-home surge protection if I already use power strips?
Power strips with surge protection provide localized protection for individual devices. Whole-home protection provides a centralized layer of protection for the home's electrical system.
Can surge protection protect my entire house?
A properly installed whole-home surge protective device is designed to provide protection across applicable circuits, but no surge protection system can guarantee protection against every type or magnitude of electrical event.
Can whole-home surge protection protect my HVAC system?
It can provide an additional layer of protection for HVAC equipment connected to the home's electrical system. Dedicated equipment-level protection may also be appropriate in some situations.
Does whole-home surge protection help during lightning strikes?
It can help with certain transient surges, but no surge protection device can guarantee protection from a direct lightning strike. Proper grounding and other protective measures are also important.
How long does a whole-home surge protector last?
Service life varies depending on the device and the number and severity of surge events it experiences. Many devices have status indicators that can show when replacement is needed.
Can you install surge protection on an existing electrical panel?
In many cases, yes. The panel and electrical service should be evaluated to determine which surge protection device is compatible with the installation.
Is surge protection worth it for a new home?
It can be a valuable addition, particularly in homes with extensive electronics, smart systems, HVAC equipment, and other sensitive electrical equipment.
Give Your Home an Extra Layer of Electrical Protection
Your home depends on dozens of electrical devices and systems every day. Don't rely only on individual plug-in protectors to protect everything.
Gator Electric can evaluate your electrical panel and install an appropriate whole-home surge protection system.
Protect more of what matters with a professionally installed whole-home surge protection solution.