Home Surge Protection in Colorado Springs

Power surges can originate from several sources, including:

• Lightning Strikes: A direct or nearby lightning strike can introduce a massive surge of electricity into your home's electrical system.
• Utility Company Switching: When the power company switches between power grids, it can cause transient voltage fluctuations.
• Appliance Surges: Large appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators can create small surges when they switch on and off. Malfunctioning internal appliance components can also cause surges within your homes electrical system.
• Power outages: Damaged power lines, transformers, or problems with other power grid equipment can lead to surges.
• Faulty Wiring: Issues within your Colorado Springs home's wiring can also lead to surges.
• Overloaded circuits: Plugging too many devices into a single circuit can overload it, leading to voltage fluctuations.

While some appliances have built-in surge protection, it's often insufficient for handling significant surges. Even small, everyday surges can gradually degrade your electronics' lifespan. That's where home surge protection comes in. A whole-house surge protector is installed at your electrical panel and intercepts surges coming from outside sources before they enter your home's wiring.  This provides comprehensive protection for your entire electrical system and valuable electronics. 

Whole Home Surge Protectors are Important Because They Can:

• Protect your entire home's electrical system: Safeguards all connected devices and wiring, not just those plugged into power strips. 
• Extend the lifespan of electronics and appliances: Prevents damage from voltage fluctuations, prolonging their use.
• Reduce the risk of electrical fires: Minimizes the potential for overheating and wiring damage caused by surges. 
• Safeguard hardwired appliances: Provides protection for appliances like ovens, HVAC systems, and dishwashers that can't use plug-in surge protectors. 
• Provide peace of mind: Ensures your electronics and Colorado Springs home are protected from unexpected power surges. 
• Help prevent costly repairs and replacements: Saves money by avoiding damage to expensive electronics and appliances. 
• Protect against accumulative damage: Small surges overtime also damage electronics, and whole home surge protectors can help prevent that.

Unlike point-of-use surge protectors that only safeguard devices plugged into them, a whole-house system protects everything connected to your electrical wiring. This includes:

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens)   
• Electronics (computers, laptops, gaming consoles, televisions, home theater systems) 
• HVAC systems   
• Lighting fixtures   
• Hardwired electronics
• Smart home devices
• And all devices plugged into outlets.

Whole-home surge protectors are an essential safeguard for your electrical system, but they do degrade over time. Regularly checking for signs of wear and tear is vital to ensure continuous protection. If you notice any of the following, it's time to contact the Colorado Springs surge protection team at Awesome Home Services for a replacement. 

Here Are Some Signs That Your Surge Protector Needs Replacement:

• Indicator Light Failure: Many surge protectors have indicator lights that show they are functioning. If this light goes out, it may indicate a problem.
• Frequent Surges: If your area experiences frequent power surges, your surge protector may wear out faster.
• Physical Damage: Any visible damage, such as burn marks, cracks, or melted components, indicates the need for immediate replacement.
• After a Major Surge Event: A significant surge, such as a direct lightning strike, can overwhelm the surge protector's capacity. Even if it appears to be working, it may have sustained internal damage and should be replaced
• Electrical Panel Upgrades: If you have had your electrical panel upgraded, it is a good time to have the whole home surge protector inspected, and possibly upgraded as well.