Power surges can occur at any time. Without a surge protector, your expensive appliances and electronics are left vulnerable to irreparable damage. Fortunately, the electric technicians at Shaffer Electric are providing advice on the various surge protectors available for your home. They offer a variety of services, including lighting wiring, electrical repairs, and panel upgrades to homes and businesses in the Greater Sacramento area. 

Here’s what the electric technicians at Shaffer Electric say about surge protectors:

• Type 1: The electric technician encourages homeowners to use Type 1 surge protective devices because they are a great line of defense against power surges from external sources. These are installed on your main service entrance at the location where power enters the home. They will protect against surges from the power grid.
• Type 2: Electric technicians will install this whole home surge protector at your breaker panel, which sends power from the power source to circuits throughout your home. Type 2 surge protective devices safeguard circuits from both external and internal sources. 
• Type 3: You may already have the third type of surge protective device in your home. Usually taking the form of a power surge strip or backup unit for a battery, type 3 devices help protect individual devices (such as computers, televisions, and other electronics) from power surges. 

The electric technicians at Shaffer Electric encourage all homeowners to protect their homes and devices with surge protectors. To schedule electrical repairs in the Greater Sacramento area, call (916) 687-7555.