The average American home experiences handfuls of electric power surges every day. During the summer storm season, outages become more common. If you have a large, electrically powered appliance like a spa or hot tub, protecting your home with whole-house surge protection can keep your pump or temperature control device from breaking or catching on fire.  Learn more about whole-house surge protection with your local expert electrical contractor, M.R. Stoner Electric of North Carolina, in the guide below. 

Guide to Electric Home Surge Protection for Hot Tubs 

If you have a hot tub in your North Carolina home, there are a few things you need to know about power surges and protecting your home and spa from damage. 

First, power surges and outages are known to cause hot tubs in unprotected homes to fail or catch fire. Even after a fuse or part replacement, many spas will need to be replaced, rendering your investment useless. To avoid the problem altogether, home surge protection installed by your local electric service will reduce the likelihood of surges and provide 24/7 power to all of your household appliances. 

In addition, whole-house surge protection gives your home improved electrical safety. Even in a thunderstorm, this service makes all electric items safer to use, including your kitchen appliances and televisions. 

How Whole-House Electric Surge Protectors Work 

Protective devices installed by your contractor are typically wired to your electric service box. They are easy to install and affordable, making them a worthwhile and reliable investment for any home. This is because surge protectors take in only the electricity that is needed, leaving out the rest of the power that can cause a surge. In an age where technological devices are king, and usually plugged in, whole-house surge protectors also increase a home’s value during a sale. 

For home surge protection advice, call M.R. Stoner Electric at (919) 774-8877. To learn more about their residential electric services and 100% satisfaction guarantee, visit their website.