What Is a Surge Protector and How Does It Work? | Mr. Electric

If you want to protect devices plugged into outlets anywhere in the home, install a whole-home surge protection system. A power surge can follow any wire into a home and threaten your electronics.

Many homeowners have a false assumption that surge protection is simply a matter of plugging their devices into a low-cost, multi-outlet surge suppressor. Your surge protection must be hard-wired into the main electrical panel by a licensed electrician. Use smaller whole house surge protection for delicate circuitry, telephone and cable lines.

Use the multi-outlet power strip surge protection as your backup to absorb any excess power that seeps through the primary protection.

Surge protectors come in two types:

• Main zone, panel-mounted surge protection
• Secondary zone surge protection

What is a surge?

A surge is a short duration of high energy that occurs on your electrical wiring. This can damage electrical equipment. Surges can be caused by large appliances such as:

• AC units
• Washers
• Dryers
• Lightning
• Utility company disturbances

These surges can cause damage, disruption and degradation to electronics in your home. A main zone surge protector, along with secondary surge protection, does just what it says by protecting your home and providing peace of mind. Your Mr. Electric service professional can provide additional information and assist you with any installation needs.

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