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Whole-home surge protector installation

Protect the appliances and electronics your home depends on.

Your air conditioner, refrigerator, computers and smart-home controls depend on sensitive electronics. A whole-home surge protective device helps limit damaging voltage spikes at your electrical distribution equipment. We check your panel, explain the protection options and install a compatible device, with point-of-use protection where it makes sense for your home.

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Common reasons customers call

  • Whole-home surge protector installation at eligible panels
  • Surge-protective outlet installation for home offices and entertainment areas
  • Replacement of failed or expired-status surge protective devices
  • Panel upgrades and service-equipment replacement
  • Protection planning for solar, batteries, EV charging and smart controls
  • Grounding, bonding and panel-condition review
  • Status indicators, model documentation and warranty information

Clear process

What happens next

  1. 01Text your city and a safe photo of the closed panel and its label; leave the cover in place
  2. 02Review panel compatibility, available space, grounding and the equipment you want to protect
  3. 03Choose a protection option and receive the installation quote
  4. 04Install the listed device using the correct connection, breaker and conductor routing
  5. 05Verify protective-status indicators and explain what to check after a surge

Choose what fits your home

Protection options for your appliances and electronics.

We explain the findings and the work included. You choose the option that fits your priorities before installation begins.

Complete Home & Device Protection

For households that want panel protection plus an extra layer at important plug-in electronics.

One compatible panel-mounted SPD, standard installation, status verification and two selected surge-protective outlet replacements on sound existing wiring.

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Whole-Home Protection

Help protect your connected appliances and electronics from damaging voltage spikes.

One listed Type 1 or Type 2 SPD selected for the installation, standard adjacent-panel mounting, required compatible breaker when applicable and status verification.

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In-Home Device Protection

Add point-of-use protection where computers and entertainment equipment connect.

Listed surge-protective receptacle replacement at an accessible location with suitable existing wiring. Coordinated with panel protection; a standard power strip is not necessarily a surge protector.

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Your installation quote is based on the selected protection, panel condition, access and wiring. We explain any required panel alterations, new circuits, grounding repairs and permit requirements before work. Manufacturer equipment-coverage terms vary by model.

Questions customers ask

Direct answers before you call.

Is whole-home surge protection required by the NEC?

The 2025 California Electrical Code is based on the 2023 NEC. Section 230.67 addresses surge protection for services supplying dwelling units and other specified occupancies, including applicable service-equipment replacement. Sections 215.18 and 225.42 address applicable feeders and outside supplies. This does not mean every untouched older home is automatically required to retrofit. We confirm the project scope and local requirements.

Which surge protector rating matters?

Use a listed device suitable for the system and installation. For installations covered by the 2023 NEC provisions, Type 1 or Type 2 protection and a minimum 10 kA nominal discharge current rating apply. Nominal discharge current is different from an advertised maximum surge-current capacity. Voltage, installation type, breaker and enclosure requirements must also match.

Do I still need surge outlets or plug-in protectors?

Panel protection and point-of-use protection serve different locations. Coordinated protection can add a layer for computers and entertainment equipment. A plain power strip may provide no surge protection. We help select listed equipment and follow its installation requirements.

Will a surge protector stop outages or repair a lost neutral?

No. An SPD limits transient voltage spikes; it does not supply backup power or correct sustained overvoltage or wiring faults. Unusual bright/dim lights, burning smells or repeated damage require troubleshooting.

How often should a whole-home surge protector be replaced?

There is no universal replacement interval. Follow the model instructions and check its protection-status indicator, particularly after significant events. If it reports loss of protection, arrange replacement. Warranty and connected-equipment coverage depend on the exact manufacturer's terms.

Field experience

A practical protection layer for a home full of electronics.

A properly selected surge protector helps reduce exposure to transient voltage spikes. It cannot guarantee against all damage, provide power during an outage or correct sustained abnormal voltage from a lost neutral. Unusual bright/dim lights, burning odors or repeated equipment failures need electrical troubleshooting as well.

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Requirements and instructions vary by equipment and project. These resources explain the principles behind our recommendations.

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