Whole House Surge Protection
What is a Power Surge?
A power surge is a sudden increase in electrical voltage that can cause damage to electronic devices and appliances. Power surges are usually the result of lightning strikes, faulty wiring, or a sudden disruption in the flow of electricity from the power lines. These surges can cause the electrical current to spike, leading to potential damage to sensitive electronic devices like computers and phones, televisions, and appliances like refrigerators. Protecting your house from power surges is essential to prevent costly repairs and the potential loss of important data. For methods and strategies to safeguard your home from power surges, you want a trusted provider of electrical services like Juniper Mountain Electric. Contact us today to learn about all your options.
Why Protect the Whole House from Power Surges?
When it comes to the safety of your home and your expensive electronic devices, it is important to take all necessary precautions. One major risk that is often overlooked is power surges. Power surges can occur for a variety of reasons and can cause irreparable damage. This is why it is crucial to protect the whole house from power surges to prevent expensive repairs or the need to replace expensive items.
Protecting your electronic devices with a whole home surge protector is not just a good investment; it is also a way to safeguard your valuable belongings. Power surge damage can result in expensive repairs or even the loss of power to your home. Depending on the severity of the surge, the cost of repairs can easily reach thousands of dollars. Having a whole-house surge protector installed can help minimize the risk of surge-related damage and potentially save you from costly repairs.
Juniper Mountain Electric offers top-of-the-line, whole-house surge protectors that can safeguard your home from power surges. Our surge protectors are designed to handle large spikes in voltage, protecting your valuable electronic devices from potential damage. By installing a whole-house surge protector, you can have peace of mind knowing that your appliances and devices are protected even during lightning storms or when there is a direct lightning strike near your home.
It is important to note that while a whole-house surge protector offers significant protection against voltage spikes, it does not guarantee absolute immunity to power surges. No surge protection system can completely eliminate the risk of damage from a direct lightning strike or a major electrical surge. However, a whole-house surge protector significantly reduces the chances of damage and provides a valuable layer of protection for your electrical appliances and devices. If you have questions about the value of a whole home surge protector contact Juniper Mountain Electric today.
Causes of Power Surges
Power surges can be caused by variety of problems, including lightning strikes, faulty wiring, and excess voltage. Understanding the common causes of power surges makes it easier to come up with solutions. Juniper Mountain Electric offers top-of-the-line whole-house surge protectors that can help you protect you home and property. Contact us for more information today.
Lightning Strikes
Juniper Mountain Electric understands the potential dangers of lightning strikes and the havoc they can wreak on your electronic devices. Lightning strikes can cause power surges that lead to total destruction of your electronics and damage to your wiring, resulting in significant cash outlays for repairs and replacements.
When lightning strikes, it gives off millions of volts of electrical energy. This electricity can travel through cable TV or satellite dish cables, telephone lines, or even electrical service lines into your home. As a result, even if your electronic devices are not directly connected to a power source, they are still potentially vulnerable to the damaging effects of a lightning strike.
In an average year, about 500,000 lightning flashes hit the ground in Colorado due to electrical storms. In recent years, Colorado was tied for 7th in the Nation when it comes to lightning fatalities (years 2008-2018). Colorado Lightning Statistics as compared to other States (weather.gov) This vast number of lightning strikes gives you an idea of the risk to your home of being struck by lightning and the commensurate risk of major damage to your home and the devices inside the home.
To ensure the safety of your electrical devices, it is crucial to implement a comprehensive surge protection system. While power strips can provide basic protection, they are not enough to safeguard your whole house from the full force of a lightning-induced power surge. Since power strips connect at the outlet level, they only provide limited protection for individual devices. A whole-house surge protector is installed at the main electrical panel of your home. By intercepting the surge at its source, a whole-house surge protector mitigates the risk of electrical damage to your devices. Juniper Mountain Electric highly recommends investing in a whole-house surge protector at the main electrical panel, as well as additional smaller units where the phone line and the cable line come into the home. Contact Juniper Mountain Electric to get maximum protection for all your appliances and electric devices.
Faulty Wiring
One of the major causes of power surges is faulty wiring. Over time, wires can become damaged or degraded, leading to an unstable flow of electricity. In older homes there can be cracked, missing or damaged insulation on the wires. All of these issues can cause fluctuations in electrical current, creating voltage spikes that can result in power surges. When an excess flow of electricity reaches electronic devices, they get fried.
There are several signs that you may have faulty wiring in your home. One of the most noticeable signs is flickering lights. If your lights regularly flicker or dim for no apparent reason, it may indicate an issue with your electrical wiring. Additionally, if you hear buzzing or crackling sounds coming from your walls or electrical outlets, it could be a sign of faulty wiring. Furthermore, if your circuit breakers frequently trip without any apparent cause, it may be a symptom of wiring problems.
If your home is showing any of these signs of faulty wiring it is crucial to consult a licensed electrician like those at Juniper Mountain Electric. The professional electricians at Juniper Mountain Electric have the knowledge and expertise to properly assess your home’s electrical system and identify any issues with faulty wiring. We can conduct a thorough inspection, test the wiring, and make any necessary repairs or replacements to mitigate the risks associated with power surges. Contact Juniper Mountain Electric today to schedule an inspection and protect your home from faulty wiring.
Utility Companies
When you think of a power surge you wouldn’t normally think of a utility company as a source. However, in some cases, power surges can occur due to issues with the electrical supply from utility companies. For example, during lightning storms or other severe weather conditions, utility lines can be struck by lightning, causing a sudden increase in voltage. In other circumstances, temporary power outages such as brownouts or blackouts can create a risk. When there is a brownout or a blackout the electrical supply is fluctuating. When power is eventually restored there is a possibility of an electrical spike which can cause a surge of electricity in your home. Other issues can be blown transformers or other problems with generating equipment. While not as big a concern as the levels generated by lightning is it still a potential concern.
Juniper Mountain Electric provides whole home surge protection systems which can protect against any type of electrical surge. Contact Juniper Mountain Electric today for a comprehensive evaluation of your electrical system and expert advice on surge protection solutions.
Dangers to Air Conditioners, Electrical Appliances and Electrical Devices
Air conditioning units, whole home air conditioners and electrical appliances are essential components of our daily lives, providing comfort and convenience. However, they are all susceptible to power surges. Air conditioners, in particular, are at high risk due to their electronic circuit boards. These electronic circuit boards are used to regulate temperature and control various functions. A power surge can overwhelm these circuit boards, causing them to malfunction or even fail altogether. This can result in the loss of cooling capabilities and potentially expensive repairs. To prevent such issues, it is important to ensure that your air conditioner is adequately protected against power surges.
Electrical appliances, ranging from refrigerators to televisions, are also at risk when it comes to electrical surges. These devices often contain control boards that are responsible for their operation. If a power surge occurs, the increased voltage can damage these control boards, rendering the appliances inoperable. Repairing or replacing control boards or entire appliances can be costly, making it essential to take measures to protect them.
Electrical devices are at the greatest risk of damage from power surges. Generally, phones and computers are not hardened against power surges. In addition, it takes a much lower level of voltage to fry a phone or computer than it does to destroy a refrigerator! A major power surge can easily take out all of the electronic devices in your home. Replacing computers and phone is an expensive undertaking.
To safeguard sensitive electronics in your home, it is recommended to use surge protectors. Surge protectors can be devices that are boxes plugged into wall outlets or can be in the form of surge protector power strips. Juniper Mountain Electric offers a range of surge protectors that can provide basic protection for your air conditioners, electrical appliances and electrical devices.
However, for comprehensive protection, it is advisable to consider whole-house surge protectors. These devices are typically installed at the electrical panel and provide protection for all electrical equipment in your home. By intercepting power surges at their entry point, whole-house surge protectors ensure that all the electrical appliances, including air conditioners, are shielded from voltage spikes and potential damage.
Juniper Mountain Electric offers whole-house surge protection systems and individual surge protection devices that are designed to prevent damage caused by power surges from both external and internal sources. By evaluating your electrical system and providing customized solutions, Juniper Mountain Electric can help you safeguard your home and devices from power surges. Contact Juniper Mountain Electric today for a comprehensive evaluation of your electrical system and expert advice on surge protection solutions.
Additional Protections For Your Home
In addition to installing a whole-house surge protector, it is important to practice good electrical safety habits.
Juniper Mountain Electric offers a wide range of solutions to help you protect your home and electronic devices from power surge damage. Don’t wait until it’s too late – reach out to Juniper Mountain Electric today and take the necessary steps to safeguard your home from power surges. Power surges are unpredictable, but with the right protection, you can have peace of mind knowing that you have done everything possible to shield your devices and appliances from potential damage.
