How to Protect Your Home from Electrical Surges

⚡ Why You Should Protect Your Home from Electrical Surges

Every day, your home relies on electricity for nearly everything—appliances, lighting, and more. But did you know that sudden electrical surges can quietly damage your devices and even put your family’s safety at risk? At Barum Electric, we want you to feel secure. That’s why our emergency electrician teams are available 24 Hour Service-ready to help you shield your home from harmful power spikes.

🌩️ What Are Electrical Surges?

An electrical surge is a sudden spike in your home’s electrical current. These spikes may only last milliseconds, but they can pack a punch! Surges can damage sensitive electronics, overheat circuits, and even spark electrical fires.

Main Causes of Electrical Surges

• Lightning Strikes: When lightning hits close to your home, it can send a massive surge through your wiring.
• Grid Switching: Utility companies sometimes switch power grids, which can cause fluctuations and surges.
• Appliance Cycling: Large appliances, like air conditioners and refrigerators, draw lots of power when starting and stopping. This can create small, repeated surges.
• Faulty Wiring & Circuits: Damaged or outdated wiring can make your home more vulnerable.

🔥 The Risks: What Can Electrical Surges Do?

• Damage Electronics: TVs, computers, EV chargers, and smart home devices can be ruined by a single surge.
• Wreck Appliances: Fridges, ovens, and washers are often expensive to repair or replace.
• Destroy Outlets & Switches: Surges can burn out outlets or flip Panels & Breakers.
• Increase Fire Risk: Overheated wires can spark fires—one of the top reasons to call an emergency electrician.
• Compromise Safety Devices: Systems like smoke & carbon monoxide detectors may fail, putting your family at risk.

🏠 Why Whole-Home Surge Protection Matters

Plug-in surge protectors are helpful for computers or TVs—but they only protect what’s plugged in to them. Whole-home surge protection shields every device and system in your house, from lighting and wiring & circuits to phone, internet & data cabling and high-voltage wiring.

Whole-Home Surge Protection Benefits

• Protects All Devices: Everything connected in your home is safer, including appliances and ceiling fans.
• Prevents Hidden Damage: Many surges are too small to notice until devices start failing.
• Boosts Home Value: Buyers love homes where electrical safety inspections and upgrades are recent.
• Peace of Mind: With Barum Electric's expert installations, you know you’re protected 24/7.

💡 How Surge Protectors Work

Surge protectors act like bodyguards for your wiring. They sense unsafe voltage spikes and safely redirect excess energy away from your devices.

• MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors): These components absorb extra voltage and send it to the ground.
• Fast Response: Modern protectors kick in within nanoseconds.
• Layered Defense: A combination of whole-home protection and point-of-use surge protectors gives you the best shield.

🛠️ Barum Electric’s Surge Protection Services

With decades of experience in Residential Services, Repairs, Lighting, Wiring & Circuits, and Commercial Services, Barum Electric helps protect homes and businesses alike. Our emergency electrician teams install and maintain surge protection systems for:

• Panels & Breakers
• Appliances
• EV Chargers
• Home Automation Systems
• Pool & Spa Electrical
• Backup Generators
• Low Voltage Systems
• Machine Wiring
• Ceiling Fans
• High-Voltage Wiring

Our Process

1. Safety Checks & Electrical System Design: Every installation starts with a thorough safety check.
2. Expert Recommendation: We’ll guide you on the right surge protector for your needs and budget.
3. Seamless Installation: Our professionals handle everything—from wiring, outlets & switches upgrades, to ensuring your Panels & Breakers are ready.
4. Certificates Provided: For added peace of mind, we issue safety certificates for all installations.
5. Maintenance & Fault Finding: We offer regular maintenance to ensure your protectors stay reliable.

🧩 Where Should Surge Protectors Be Installed?

• Main Electrical Panel: The best place! Protects your entire home system.
• Subpanels: For larger homes or outbuildings.
• Appliance Circuits: Especially for HVAC, hot tubs, pool motors, or backup generators.
• Sensitive Electronics: TVs, computers, or entertainment centers benefit from additional plug-in protectors.

🧰 Maintenance Tips for Surge Protectors

Even the best surge protectors need attention. Here’s how to keep yours working right:

• Regular Inspections: Schedule an electrical safety inspection yearly.
• Look for Warning Lights: Many surge protectors have indicator LEDs; if they go out, call Barum Electric.
• Replace After Major Surges: If your home experiences a big storm or blackout, have your surge protection checked.
• Watch for Wear: If outlets feel warm or smell burnt, call our emergency electrician team immediately.

🚩 Signs Your Surge Protector Needs Replacement

Don’t wait for failure—replace your surge protection if you notice:

• Indicator lights are off or flashing.
• Burn marks or a “plastic” smell near your panel or protector.
• Devices keep failing or resetting.
• After a major lightning storm or power outage.

It’s always better to be safe! Barum Electric can help with electrical system installation, surge protection upgrades, and all safety checks.

🏅 Why Choose Barum Electric?

At Barum Electric, your safety is our #1 priority. Families and businesses count on our emergency electrician and repair services—24 Hour Service guaranteed! Our team is certified, friendly, and ready for any job, big or small.

We Offer:

• Expertise in Residential Services, Lighting, Wiring & Circuits, and more
• Quick response for all emergency service and repairs
• Modern whole-home surge protection and safety upgrades
• Skilled installation for phone, internet & data cabling, ceiling fans, and more
• Peace of mind with regular maintenance and electrical system inspections

☎️ Ready to Protect Your Home?

Don’t leave your home unprotected against power surges! Our team is here to help with surge protection, electrical repairs, installations, and safety checks—anytime, day or night. If you notice any signs of trouble, or if it’s time for an upgrade, contact Barum Electric. We’ll keep your family safe and your home running smoothly.

Call Barum Electric’s Emergency Electrician Team Now!

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