Safeguard your electronics from damaging power surges with whole-home surge protection devices. KT Electrical Contractors offers expert residential and commercial electrical services, including system upgrades. Trust our skilled team to install protection for your devices, preventing costly damage from electrical surges.

What is a Power Surge and What Causes Them?

A power surge is a sudden increase in electricity that exceeds what your electrical system typically handles. That power has to go somewhere and it usually moves strait into your expensive electronic devices which can cause permanent damage.

Here is a selection of common causes of power surges:

- Lightning strikes

- Downed power lines

- Power issues within the household

- Malfunctioning electronics and major appliances

- Power grid switching by the utility company (occurs regularly)

- High electricity consumption by your household

- Defective wiring, shorts, or other electrical issues

If you ever encounter one of these scenarios and the power flickers out briefly, only to discover that the electronic device you were using no longer functions, chances are you have experienced damage from a power surge.

Further Advantages of Installing a Surge Protector:

Whether you opt for a whole-house surge protector or a point-of-use surge protector, these installations are invaluable for safeguarding your investments. Here are some notable benefits:

- Prevention of surges from large appliances: Significant appliances like air conditioners can generate minor surges in your home. Even though they may be brief, they can still be potent enough to harm your wiring, ultimately reducing their longevity.

- Safeguards the breaker box: When large appliances emit surges, they typically travel through your primary breaker box. However, with a surge protector in place, the current will be intercepted even before it reaches the breaker panel, shielding it and all your home equipment.

- Cost savings on replacements: While surges can instantly disable your electronics, over time they can also diminish the lifespans of these devices and appliances. This can result in premature replacements, forcing you to purchase new ones well before their expected end of life.

Two-Tiered Protective Strategy:

Determining the appropriate surge protection can be challenging! In many instances, using both a whole-home and a plug-in surge protector is prudent, especially for high-value items such as computers or smart TVs. This strategy, known as the two-tiered approach, not only shields your home from external power surges but also guards your essential devices against internal power fluctuations that can arise from connecting too many electronic devices to the same circuit.

Please don't hesitate to contact our expert team of electricians if you have queries about surge protection or wish to receive an estimate for incorporating this crucial safety feature into your home or business.