A power surge is an unexpected, temporary increase in the current or voltage of an electrical circuit that can degrade, damage, or destroy sensitive electronic devices, other common causes of a power surge come from outside the home. There are several reasons why a power surge can occur: Lighting, bad wiring, power grid failure, too much electrical load… But no matter the cause, it’s important to prepare your home in advance of power surges to mitigate the damage to your devices and appliances.
While some kinds of power surges are impossible to prevent, you can protect yourself from the damage they cause. Just as important as understanding what causes power surges at home is knowing how to prevent power surges, and more to the point, prevent high-voltage surges from damaging expensive devices.
If you’re unsure about any of these, consult a fully qualified electrician to guide and help you, although there are many simple steps to help protect your home and electrical appliances from power surge damage:
- Unplug everything during a storm
- Consider installing a whole home surge protector
- Use your outlets strategically
- Check your home’s wiring
- Unplug your sensitive electronics and important appliances during a storm
- Invest in energy-efficient appliances
- Beware of the post-outage surge
Most homes will experience a power surge at some point. They often cause little to no noticeable damage to most devices, but it still makes sense to prevent harm to your most expensive electronics. Stopping power surges at home can save you the cost and inconvenience of repairs and extend the life of your appliances and devices.
You can give us a call to help protect your home from power surges or to repair outlets that have been damaged in a power surge.
