Protect Your Whole Home From Surges & Brownouts

Surge protection at the source

A whole-home surge protector (often called a “Type 2 surge protective device”) mounts at your main electrical panel and is designed to clamp high-voltage spikes before they travel through your home’s wiring.

• Protects all circuits downstream of the panel
• Pairs best with point-of-use protectors for sensitive electronics
• Works continuously — no “turning it on” or remembering anything

What it protects (real life)

Modern homes have more boards, sensors, and microchips than ever. A surge doesn’t need to be a direct lightning strike to cause damage — smaller spikes can degrade equipment over time.

• Furnace & AC control boards
• Refrigerator & freezer electronics
• Ranges, dishwashers, microwaves
• Garage door openers
• Computers, TVs, gaming systems
• Smart switches, smart locks, cameras, Wi-Fi gear

What it does (plain English)

When the utility power becomes “too hot” for a moment, the surge protector reacts by diverting/clamping that excess energy. It helps reduce the severity of what reaches your appliances.

Power events that cause damage

• Outages & restoration surges (power cycling, re-energizing lines)
• Utility switching and maintenance events
• Brownouts / undervoltage (especially hard on motors and compressors)
• “Dirty power” spikes from neighborhood load changes
• Heavier grid load (EV charging + large loads like data centers)

Smart home & connectivity

• Mesh Wi-Fi routers + extenders
• Smart switches/dimmers
• Smart thermostats
• Doorbells, cameras, NVRs
• Smart locks & garage controls
• Voice assistants & hubs

Appliances & major equipment

• Furnace & AC control boards
• Heat pumps / mini-splits
• Refrigerators
• Ranges / ovens
• Washers / dryers
• Dishwashers

Home office & entertainment

• Computers + monitors
• TVs + sound systems
• Gaming consoles
• NAS / backup drives
• Home theater receivers
• Chargers for everything

The simple comparison

People don’t question car insurance — even if they never file a claim — because the loss could be huge. A whole-home surge protector is similar: a relatively small, one-time cost to reduce the risk of expensive damage.

• Car insurance protects a $20k–$30k asset
• Your home has thousands in appliances + electronics
• Many surge devices include a connected equipment warranty (amount varies by model/brand)

Example: 10-year mindset

Over a decade, most homes will go through storms, outages, utility switching events, and a growing pile of smart devices. Surge protection helps you avoid “death by a thousand cuts” to electronics (and the occasional big hit).

What you get (typical install)

• Panel-mounted whole-home surge protector
• Code-compliant installation
• Labeling + quick walkthrough
• Recommendation for sensitive electronics (optional point-of-use protection)

Is a whole-home surge protector “worth it”?

If you have central air/heat, modern appliances, a home office, or any smart home equipment, it’s one of the best cost-to-risk upgrades you can make at your panel.

Does it protect against lightning?

It can help reduce damage from nearby lightning-related surges, but no surge device can guarantee protection against a direct strike. Whole-home + good grounding + point-of-use protection is the best overall approach.

Do I still need power strips?

For sensitive electronics, yes. Think “layered protection”: whole-home for your entire system, and outlet-level protection for TVs/computers/AV equipment.

How long does installation take?

Many installs can be completed in a single visit. We’ll confirm compatibility with your panel and the best placement for your setup.