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Surge Protection

Does Your Home Need a Whole-House Surge Protector?

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The short answer

North Texas storms are not the only source of damaging surges. Here is what whole-home protection actually does.

Every home is different. The age of the equipment, available electrical capacity, installation location, local permit requirements, and the condition of existing wiring can all change the right answer.

ABR Electric’s practical rule: if you see heat damage, smell burning, hear buzzing, or cannot restore power safely, stop and call a licensed electrician.

What homeowners should know

A good evaluation begins with the electrical system that is already in the home. An electrician should look at service size, panel condition, breaker space, grounding and bonding, the planned load, and the route new wiring would need to travel.

  • Do not assume a bigger product is automatically better.
  • Permits and inspections protect the homeowner and document the work.
  • Clear access helps an electrician evaluate the system accurately.
  • A written scope should explain what is included.

The safe next step

Write down what you have noticed, when it happens, and which parts of the home are affected. Photos can help as long as you take them without removing covers.

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