What Is Whole-Home Surge Protection?
A whole-home surge protector is installed at your main electrical panel and helps redirect excess voltage away from the circuits throughout your home. Unlike a standard power strip that protects only the devices plugged into it, whole-home surge protection provides a first line of defense for your entire electrical system.
It can help protect:
- Heating and air conditioning equipment
- Refrigerators and major kitchen appliances
- Washers and dryers
- Televisions and home entertainment systems
- Computers and home office equipment
- Security systems and cameras
- EV chargers
- Garage door openers
- Pool and spa equipment
- Other electronics connected to your home’s wiring
Why Central Texas Homes Need Surge Protection
Central Texas homeowners regularly experience thunderstorms, lightning, power interruptions, and changing demands on the electrical grid. Modern homes also contain more sensitive electronics than ever before. Appliances, HVAC equipment, televisions, computers, chargers, and smart devices often rely on electronic control boards that can be vulnerable to voltage spikes.
Whole-home surge protection adds an important layer of defense against both major electrical events and the smaller surges that can occur throughout the year.
Signs You Should Consider a Whole-Home Surge Protector
Whole-home surge protection can benefit almost any modern household, but it may be especially valuable if:
- Your neighborhood experiences frequent outages or flickering lights
- Your home contains smart appliances or connected technology
- You have an EV charger, generator, pool, spa, or home office
- You recently installed a new HVAC system or major appliances
- You rely on sensitive medical, security, or computer equipment
- You have experienced previous surge-related damage
- You are upgrading or replacing your electrical panel
- You want more protection during Central Texas storms