Two-Stage Power Surge Protection For Your Whole House

What are electrical power surges and why are they dangerous?

Electrical surges are sudden, unexpected spikes in voltage that travel throughout your home’s electrical system. Very brief. Very Strong. Very destructive. Some surges come from within your home, such as turning on a vacuum cleaner or sending a document to your printer. Other surges come from outside your home, as in electric utility switching, downed power poles, cut power lines, and lightning strikes. Surges can even enter through cable televisions and telephone wiring.

Why does my home need Surge Protection?

Many homeowners are unaware of the hundreds of power surges their home receives per day.

Today’s homes are filled with sensitive electronics that are easily damaged by common power surges, spikes or voltage impulses. Transient voltages from power line surges & spikes can degrade electronic components over time or instantly destroy them.

A lightning storm near a residence can deliver a high energy electrical surge that can enter a home and destroy appliances, televisions, stereo equipment, and other electrical products.

If lightning struck a home or somewhere around it, a surge may go through the electrical system and anything that is plugged in can get “fried”, no matter if it is on or off. We receive several calls every month from customers that have this happen. They end up having to pay out of pocket to replace these appliances.

All of this, however, could be prevented with whole-home surge protection.

What are the facts about disruptive or destructive power surges?

• A five-year survey of power quality in North America indicated that per household there are 35 disruptive or destructive power disturbances per year.
• Deregulation of the electric utility industry is expected to decrease the quality of utility power in the near future.
• Annually, 30% of power outages are lightning regulated.
• Five percent of all insurance claims are lightning related, amounting to over $1 billion per year.

How much does Surge Protection cost?

Home Surge Protection is very affordable in comparison to the cost of replacing electronic equipment in an average home, which is $8,000. This figure can easily top $20,000 if the homeowner has a sophisticated entertainment system or a home office. It’s far less expensive to invest in surge protection than it is to replace costly appliances and electronics.

Protect your home from hazardous surges. Intercept harmful surges before they have a chance to damage your valuable electronic devices.

Call Captain Electric now for more information! 905-683.4195

What’s the best way to protect my home from electrical surges?

Captain Electric recommends that to best protect your investment, consider a 2-stage approach to Surge Protection.

Stage 1 – Primary Protection – Service Entrance: This provides protection against surges at the point where the electric power enters your home, at the electrical panel.

Stage 2 – Secondary Protection at Point of Use.
This provides protection against surges that can destroy the electronic components in your home, such as computers, laptops, phones, TV’s, etc.

Do not underestimate an unchecked high voltage surge that can wipe out your investment instantly or the smaller everyday surges that can degrade the electronic components in your home slowly over time.

By installing 2 stages of surge protection, your electronic equipment can be protected from most power surges, spikes and voltage impulses that are common every day.

Call Captain Electric today

To protect all of your valuable electronics and appliances, we recommend scheduling an appointment with Captain Electric today for an evaluation of your surge protection requirements.

We are the trusted experts for all your surge protection needs. We understand that your home is one of your most valuable assets. For this reason, we guarantee to treat it with the utmost respect.

Your Satisfaction is 100% Guaranteed!

Durham Region: 905-683-4195
Scarborough: 416-281-2700
Markham: 905-305-9535

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