Do you know why your home in Manassas would benefit from whole home surge protection?

You might think it has something to do with lightening. However, the reasons for whole home surge protection are more complicated than you may realize.

In addition to not experiencing a significant number of them in Manassas, did you know that whole home surge protectors can’t stop lightening strikes from damaging your electronics?

At this point, your probably starting to seriously doubt the importance, use or need for whole home surge protection. However, nothing besides a lightening rod and hope can keep your home safe from a lightening strike.

Another point to keep in mind is that whole home surge protection’s primarily function isn’t to protect your electronics and appliances from outside surges. It’s actually intended to protect your electronics and appliances from each other.

When we think of power surges we typically envision lightning strikes and electricity bursts from outside power lines. In reality the majority of surges are short intense shocks created by large appliances such as generators and HVAC motors. These smaller surges typically go undetected and usually don’t blow out the entire circuit.

However, over time, they add up. If you banged your knee in the same spot every day for a year, you might not have any significant damage on the first day, but on day 365 you’d probably have quite the bruise. The same logic applies to your electronics. Those little zaps might not degrade their performance immediately, but the problems are cumulative. Why shorten their expected usefulness and replace your appliances sooner than you have to?

Some really serious problems that need to be addressed immediately are:

These are not conditions that can wait until a more convenient time. You need to call your West Chester, PA 24/7 electrician immediately.

Do not worry. We’re here.

There are other times when electrical problems challenge your family’s lifestyle and comfort. Or you may have an elderly or disabled person at home who needs electricity for mobility or oxygen. In the case of the individuals with physical challenges, any electrical issue can be serious.

Customers have called on us numerous times for emergencies such as

There is something to keep in mind. Every customer is different. What may be an emergency to you may not be an emergency to your next door neighbor. Go by your own feelings. Do not let anyone tell you that it is fine to just wait. Let us know what is happening and we will honestly tell you if it is a critical problem. Just call.