Whole-home surge protection systems that protect appliances and electronics from power spikes.
A single power surge can destroy thousands of dollars in electronics and appliances in milliseconds. Power strips with surge suppressors protect a single outlet — but only whole-home surge protection at the panel level guards your entire electrical system. Big State Electricians installs panel-level surge protection devices (SPDs) that stop surges before they reach any outlet in your home.
Surges come from multiple sources: lightning strikes near the utility line, utility grid switching, and large appliances cycling on. Each surge degrades sensitive electronics over time. A whole-home surge protector installs at your main panel and clamps voltage spikes before they travel through your wiring — protecting every outlet, appliance, and device simultaneously.
Modern homes contain more sensitive electronics than ever: smart TVs, computers, gaming systems, smart thermostats, Wi-Fi routers, refrigerators with digital controls, HVAC control boards, EV chargers, and home automation systems. All are vulnerable to surge damage.
Whole-home surge protection installation is typically completed in under two hours. We install a UL-listed surge protective device at your main electrical panel, connect it to a dedicated two-pole breaker, and test the system. Most SPDs include an indicator light to signal when the device has absorbed a surge and needs replacement.
Yes. A panel-level surge protector costs a fraction of the value of the electronics it protects. A single lightning-induced surge can cost thousands in appliance and device replacement.
No — they work together. The whole-home SPD handles large surges from outside the home. Point-of-use strips provide a second layer for sensitive electronics.
Whole-home SPDs provide significant protection against nearby lightning surges, but a direct strike to your service line can exceed any SPD's capacity. Unplugging sensitive electronics during severe storms is still recommended.
Most installations are completed in 1–2 hours with minimal disruption. Power to the panel will be briefly interrupted.
Most quality whole-home SPDs include a status indicator. After a large surge event, the indicator may signal that the device needs replacement. We recommend inspection after any significant lightning event.
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