Surge Protection
Whole-home surge protection systems that guard your appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment from power surges, lightning, and grid fluctuations.
Why choose Cricket Residential Electricians for surge protection?
Power surges from lightning strikes, utility switching, and even cycling HVAC systems can damage sensitive electronics, appliances, and wiring over time. A whole-home surge protector installed at your main electrical panel provides a first line of defense by clamping dangerous voltage spikes before they reach your devices. We install commercial-grade surge protection devices rated for high-energy events, and we can add point-of-use protection for especially sensitive equipment like home theaters and computer systems.
What you can expect
- Whole-home protection installed directly at the main panel
- Guards against lightning, utility surges, and grid fluctuations
- Protects HVAC systems, appliances, and sensitive electronics
- Commercial-grade devices with high joule ratings
- Point-of-use protection available for critical equipment
- LED indicator confirms active protection status at all times
Frequently asked questions
What causes power surges?
Power surges come from lightning strikes, utility grid switching, downed power lines, and even large appliances cycling on and off inside your home. External surges from the grid are the most destructive, but internal surges occur daily and cause cumulative damage.
Is a whole-home surge protector worth it?
Absolutely. A single major surge can destroy thousands of dollars in electronics and appliances. Whole-home protection typically costs a fraction of what a single appliance replacement costs and protects everything connected to your electrical system.
Do I still need power strips with whole-home protection?
For maximum protection, yes. Whole-home surge protectors handle large external surges, while quality point-of-use protectors provide additional filtering for sensitive equipment like computers, TVs, and audio systems. The two layers work together.