Surge Protection
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Surge protectors that we plug into outlets are insufficient to protect the entire house from a power surge. This is when surge protection for the entire house is required. With central surge protector installation, Amped Up Electrical Services can help you stay prepared.
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Our licensed electricians work with homeowners, so you can expect quick service whenever you call! Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange for rapid assistance.
Power Surge Protection for Your Home
Power surges last less than a second, but without proper protection, they can cause serious harm.
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What, on the other hand, causes them? Power grid updates from your utility company are a common source of power spikes. Unexpected surges can also be caused by lightning. When powerful appliances and equipment, such as your air conditioner, water heater, and even your garage door opener (all of which use a lot of electricity), run at the same time, they cause surges.
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You may already have portable surge strips for your gadgets, which are an excellent first line of defense for your television, computer, and audio systems. The larger appliances in your home, on the other hand, are still at risk. All of your electrical devices and appliances might be brought to a halt by a single unsecured outlet.
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Surge protection at the central level is the answer.
What Are Whole-House Surge Protectors and How Do They Work?
Surge protectors protect your gadgets and appliances from power surges. A whole-house system aids in the redirection of any extra energy away from your home. Normal electrical currents are allowed to pass through, but if the surge protector detects excessive voltage, it will swiftly (in nanoseconds) divert the extra voltage to your ground line rather than your electrical equipment.
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A typical whole-house surge protector can handle at least 40,000 amps of surge current. Alarms or thermal fuses are common features of higher-quality systems.
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Give us a call if you need assistance choosing the best surge protector for your home or business, and we'll be pleased to walk you through your options!
What Happens During the Installation Process?
Inside your main breaker panel, surge protectors are fitted. Existing breakers and wiring will be repositioned (if necessary) to make way for the new surge protector.
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While the setup is simple and quick, we don't advocate doing it on your own because the electrical panel will need to be adjusted. A professional electrician will be able to complete the job in a much safer and more efficient manner. We can tell you if you'll need an extra breaker to finish the task, as well as provide you advice on circuit breaker sizing.
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Call us today at (540) 656-7792 or request service online to arrange for service. You can also reach us through our email, info@ampedupelectricalservices.com.