If your home experiences an electrical surge, you can lose power and even damage the appliances plugged into the circuit, rendering them useless in some cases. Luckily, a surge protector can prevent these outcomes. Below, learn more about these devices, including how having one installed by an electrical contractor will benefit your home.

How Do Surge Protectors Work?

When the voltage in your home significantly increases, a surge protector will identify and safely redirect the current into your system’s grounding path where it can’t cause damage. This process prevents your electrical wiring and appliances from burning out.

Receptacle surge protectors are the ones most people are familiar with, as they resemble power strips and plug directly into wall outlets. However, these can only absorb a small amount of excess energy and are best used to protect appliances. On the other hand, whole-home surge protectors are installed into the breaker box by an electrical contractor, and service entrance systems are installed along the utility line to your power meter. These devices capture incoming surges in the municipal power grid.

What Are the Benefits of a Whole-Home System?

Whole-home surge protectors react quickly and address both small- and large-scale surges. This means that all the devices in your home will be protected against shocks. These systems can also be easily layered on top of one another by an electrical contractor if you need to scale protection, and once in place, they require little to no maintenance. Finally, the cost of installation far outweighs the price you’ll pay for replacing high-value items damaged by surges, and nothing can compare to the peace of mind you’ll enjoy.

For the best results, have an electrical contractor from Zelek Electric Co. in Old Lyme, CT, handle your surge protector installation. Their team has served residential and commercial clients throughout New London County for over 30 years, and as a family-owned and -operated company, they’re committed to superior customer service. Visit their website to learn more  about their services, and call (860) 434-9726 to schedule an appointment today.