frequent power outages can be damaging

typically when people think power surges, they picture a lightning strike causing a black-out and ruining their television. lightning can cause a power surge, but the truth is that 80% of power surges are generated inside your home. generators and motors found in a/c units and appliances send surges into your electrical system on a daily basis. sometimes these surges are small and simply wear down electronics and lights. but if multiple motors turn on at the same time, it can send an electrical surge through your home’s electrical system that’s large enough to permanently destroy electronics plugged into your outlets. in some cases, your pool pumps and a/c units can be damaged.

with whole-home surge protection in place, light-bulbs and electronics will last longer because they will no longer receive surges from larger appliances. not only will you save money, you can also feel better about your television, computer, and mobile devices being safe from large surges.

consider investing in a full home electrical surge protector. this device can help protect your home from power surges and other electrical issues, which can help reduce the risk of damage to your home and its contents. this can result in lower insurance premiums, as your home is less likely to suffer from costly repairs due to electrical issues. investing in a full home electrical surge protector is a great way to save on your home insurance and protect your home from potential damage.

having a full home electrical search protector before, during, and after a storm can be a great way to protect your home and family from potential electrical hazards. before a storm, a full home electrical search protector can help identify any potential electrical problems that could be caused by the storm. during a storm, it can help protect your home from power surges and other electrical issues. after a storm, it can help you identify any damage that may have been caused by the storm and help you take the necessary steps to repair it.

some surge protectors offer a warranty (up to a certain amount) on the gear connected to the protector. for example, one model has a $300,000 connected equipment warranty, and states: "if your electronic equipment is damaged by a surge, spike, or lightning strike while properly connected to this power strip, we will repair or replace it, up to $300,000."

if you want total protection, consider that phone and cable lines can carry power spikes too. some surge protectors have connectors for these as well.

surge protectors and power strips are not the same.

typically, power strips are cheap, multi-outlet products that are merely an expansion of a wall outlet. these usually have a circuit breaker (on/off switch) of some sort, but most don't offer any real

while we love power strips and encourage you to use them, we do not encourage you to rely solely on them for protection.