A new year is a time to make plans for a healthier, fitter body and life. It is also a time to ensure that the electronics you rely on every day will also remain strong and healthy throughout the year. One of the best ways to do that is with surge protection.
Power surges are sudden bursts of electricity that can cause electronic devices, appliances, and equipment to abruptly stop and wires to overheat. Over time, power surges can wear down your home’s electronics until they stop working altogether. Another potential problem with power surges is that a fire can start if wires or internal components of electronic devices get too hot.
What Causes Power Surges in the First Place?
Common causes of power surges include the following:
- Overloaded circuits
- Lightning
- Turning on a high-energy appliance
- Bad wiring found in old electrical systems
- Fallen power lines
Benefits of Surge Protectors
Surge protectors either absorb excess electricity during a power surge or redirect the electricity away from the electrical device. In the end, the surge protector saves household electronics from damage, helps to prevent fires, and keeps your electrical devices and appliances working for you whenever you need them.
More Reasons to Install a Surge Protector
Surge protectors do more than prevent damage to your electronics, help to prevent fires, and keep your electrical devices going strong. Consider these benefits.
They Save You Money
Power surges can cause damage that leads to the need for repairs to electrical devices and appliances. Or worse, you might need to replace them entirely.
They Keep Your Electrical Devices Working Longer
Power surges raise the amount of electricity beyond 169 volts, which is more than most electrical devices can handle. This can cause damage that can shorten their life span. You may find that one day your electrical device just mysteriously stops working.
They Prevent Loss of Important Information
Think of all the reasons you use your laptop. During power surges, your laptop could be forced to do an abrupt stop when you’re right in the middle of something. It may be possible to get the information back, or it may not be. A surge protector can prevent the loss of important work that you may never be able to retrieve.
Keep Your Home Electronics Working Throughout the Year
Don’t leave the electrical devices and appliances you rely on every day unprotected. If you would like to safeguard them from power surges by installing whole-home surge protection, call us today at Paxton Electric in Rochester, MN to schedule an estimate. Our professional electricians will help keep your home electronics working efficiently throughout the year.
