Denver Electric and Solar: Why Surge Protection Is Important


Whether you rent or own has no impact on being affected by the electrical grid within your current housing. While certain individuals may understand the components of their home’s electrical system better than others, everyone stands to lose something in the event of a failure. From a power outage to power surge, the results could have a detrimental impact on you or your property.

The problems a power outage can cause at home are aplenty and surges are potentially as damaging. Understanding the potential causes of a surge and how to combat against damages will ensure your home remains protected. Fortunately, technology continues to evolve and surge protectors have improved to provide whole home stability, in addition to targeted security. 

System Protection

Different from a simple power strip, which may allow access to multiple outlets, surge protection helps regulate any potential spike in the amount of electricity flowing through a circuit. For example, if your entertainment center relies on a power strip for plugging in the television, soundbar, DVD player, and a device (i.e. Amazon Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, etc.) then each may operate individually but the entire system could be damaged in the event of an electrical spike from any one of these components - or the combination of all attempting to pull electricity from a single plug. However, if a surge protector is used, it immediately offers peace of mind being in place to combat any such issue.

Component/Appliance Protection

Not only can a surge protector be used for when multiple devices must be plugged in to help prevent or combat any spike in the current but its presence also keeps the powered object safe. All intense electrical devices, such as kitchen appliances, computers, televisions, and more can be guarded with the presence of either a whole home or targeted surge protection unit. This will help avoid damage or loss of any data from these high priced items inside your home. 

Fire Prevention

Although rare, the potential for a fire to be caused by an electrical spike does exist and can be combated with surge protector installation. All homes are typically equipped with a smoke alarm to notify inhabitants of a fire, so why not also install these devices which may actually help prevent one from ever starting.

Avoid A Setback

Having surge protectors also allows homeowners or renters to avoid a setback in the event of a spike. Losing key information off a fried laptop or desktop computer can be devastating. In addition, having an important appliance damaged, such as a refrigerator or television, can leave you without a quick or affordable solution if they are victims of a surge beyond repair. For a much less expensive investment, you can protect the electrical grid within your space while also avoiding these types of potential setbacks.

If you have a need for surge protection or any professional assistance for other electrical projects around the house, give the Luxray Electric and Solar experts a call today. In addition to providing answers to power surge protection questions, they can also take care of multiple other issues associated within the entire electrical grid of your home. Serving Denver and the surrounding areas for over 15 years, our clients have an extensive history of being supported and helped for a variety of different electrical needs. If you have questions about your services, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We look forward to meeting you and providing the type of service you can rely on whatever your needs may be very soon!
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