What Exactly is a Whole Home Surge Protector?
You are likely familiar with power strips with the red reset button. You'll typically see these used for computers to protect against power surges. When desktop computers were more prevalent in homes, do you remember "unplugging" the computer when it was storming to avoid lighting destroying your computer? While you may or may not have a desktop computer in your home, you do have a refrigerator, washer, dryer, and likely a tv! These same power surges and lightning strikes can affect all of your major appliances if the surge occurs through your entire electrical system. Are you sweating just thinking about having to replace every single appliance in your home? Stop sweating and think about installing a whole-home surge protector ! Read on to learn more about this money-saving device you can have installed by Catalyst Electric ! What is a Whole House Surge Protector? There is a specific amount of voltage that should run through your electrical system and if the voltage ge...