Surge Protection

You can get a power surge from either inside or outside your home. Large appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners are often responsible for power surges inside your home. Your home's wiring can also cause surges. Lightning strikes or power outages can also cause these surges. The best way to protect your home from power surges is to install a whole-house surge protector. A whole-house surge protector is installed at your home’s main electrical panel. It helps to protect your home’s wiring and all of the electrical appliances and electronics connected to it. OSE Services is your expert whole house generator installation company.

There are two types of whole-house surge protectors. The first type is a filtering device. It helps to protect your home’s wiring from surge-related damage. The second type is a circuit breaker. It helps to protect your appliances and electronics from surge-related damage. Installing a whole-house surge protector is a good investment. It can help to protect your home and belongings from surge-related damage.

1. Comprehensive Protection: As its name suggests, a whole-house surge protector provides more comprehensive protection than plug-in surge protectors. It shields all electrical devices in your house from surges, even those hardwired into your home's electrical system.
   
   
2. Cost-Effective: Installing a whole-house surge protector is an economical way to safeguard your electrical devices against power surges, saving you thousands of dollars in repairs or replacements.
   
   
3. Installation is a breeze: A licensed electrician can quickly and easily install whole-house surge protectors within a few hours, making it a cost-effective one-time investment that provides long-lasting protection.
   
   
4. Increased Home Value: Installing a whole-house surge protector can significantly boost the value of your house, especially if you plan on selling it in the future. It conveys to potential buyers that your residence has been well maintained and offers reliable protection for their electronic devices.
   
   
5. Enhancing Safety: A whole-house surge protector not only shields your appliances from damage but also enhances the safety of your home by decreasing the risk of electrical fires caused by power surges.
   
   
6. Protects against External and Internal Surges: A whole-house surge protector can shield your electrical devices from external and internal surges caused by lightning strikes. In contrast, internal ones occur when large appliances turn on or off.
   
   
7. Longer Device Lifespan: Whole-house surge protectors help extend the usefulness of your electrical devices by shielding them from damage caused by power surges; this means you won't need to replace them as often, saving you a substantial amount in the long run.
   
   
8. Peace of mind: Knowing that your home and electrical devices are safeguarded against power surges can provide peace of mind, especially during stormy weather.
   
   
9. Low Maintenance Needed: Whole-house surge protectors require minimal upkeep, making them a hassle-free investment. Most come with internal fuses and failure indicator lights to alert you when there is an issue.
   
   
10. Higher Quality Surge Protection: Some whole-house surge protectors, like Intermatic's Type 1 and 2 surge protectors, use advanced technology such as Thermally Protected Metal Oxide Varistor (TPMOV), providing higher quality electrical construction.