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Power surges happen when there is a sudden spike in electrical current, often caused by lightning storms, power outages, or abrupt changes in electricity demand. The Ventura County summer is a peak season for power surges because of frequent thunderstorm activity and high energy usage thanks to cooling appliances.
While no system can totally guarantee protection from the most powerful lightning strikes, our whole-home surge protection services provide a remarkable level of defense. This system redirects excessive electrical energy away from your home’s wiring, minimizing damage to your appliances and devices during serious summer storms.
Think of whole-home surge protection as the first layer of defense against surges. Using individual surge protectors for your sensitive electronics, like computers and TVs, adds an extra safeguard. This is particularly helpful during summer when thunderstorms and power fluctuations are much more common.
If your home’s appliances and HVAC systems are frequently exposed to power interruptions, or if you rely heavily on electronics, RR Electric, Heating & Air whole-home surge protection services are a wise investment! It’s especially important during the summer, as both storms and electricity usage increase – raising the risk of surges.
Whole-home surge protectors are designed to be maintenance-free! With that being said though, we do recommend having them inspected by our team every few years as part of your home maintenance routine. This will help ensure all system components are functioning correctly and provide peace of mind during severe summer storms.
While all homes can benefit from surge protection, some may actually need it more than others. If you notice any of the following signs frequently happening around your home, it is highly recommended to consider installing a whole-home surge protection system:
If your lights frequently flicker or dim, particularly when a larger appliance begins running, you may want to consider installing surge protection in your home. Flickering lights are indicative of an overworked electrical system that could trip, causing a power surge at any second and potentially frying all of your electronics.
In the event that you notice any charring, blacking, or discoloration on your outlets, you will need to call (818) 572-9587 right away! Discoloration happen when a power surge has occurred, causing fire damage to your outlets. At the very least, this requires an immediate repair from our licensed electricians, but you should also seriously consider installing a whole-home surge protection system as well. Surge protection will prevent this same issue from recurring, which is highly likely. The more it happens, the worse the damage will get over time, and the more it will cost you in the long run!
If your circuit breaker frequently trips, particularly when plugging in and using high-powered devices, there has most likely been a power surge. In the event your circuit breaker is constantly tripping, it is recommended to install a whole-home surge protection system to help prevent the constant tripping.
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