Surge Protection in Mulberry, FL | Top Flight Electric

Lightning strikes result in more than $1 billion in damages to U.S. homes annually. If you’d like to protect your home from lightning and other surges, consider surge protection in Mulberry, FL. Top Flight Electric can install a whole-home surge protector. That surge protection device will protect you from lightning but also internal electrical surges and spikes.

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Many homeowners are unaware that the National Fire Protection Association added a surge protection requirement to the National Electrical Code. You don’t have to upgrade right away, but it’s a good idea to upgrade as soon as possible. A whole-home surge protector makes your family safer and helps protect your possessions and investments in your home. It will also be necessary should you need any electrical work requiring a permit in the future.

If you’re unsure whether you have a surge protector, we recommend scheduling an inspection. A Mulberry electrician can perform a comprehensive inspection of your home’s electrical system. You can then discuss any aspects of it that aren’t up to code. Many homes just need a surge protector added. In older homes, it’s often necessary to upgrade the entire electrical panel.

There are different types of surge protectors available for residential applications. The type required by the NEC is Type 2. This is a device that an electrician will install between the electrical panel and the rest of the home’s electrical system. A Type 2 device provides excellent protection against indirect lightning strikes. It also protects your system from internal surges. These can originate from air conditioners, water heaters, generators, and so forth.

There are also Type 1 devices, and homeowners may want to install both for comprehensive protection. An electrician will install a Type 1 device outside your home. These devices protect between the home’s electrical panel and the grid. This gives you better protection from direct lightning strikes and bad power from the grid, such as from a transformer blowing. While such events aren’t common, they can cause devastating damage.

Type 3 devices provide a home with a third layer of defense. A common example is a surge protector strip that you use to plug in your computer and home theater equipment. You don’t generally need an electrician for those, but we can provide professional advice. Our team can also install outlets that have built-in Type 3 protection.

A whole-home surge protector can provide you with many benefits.

Peace of mind

Increased home value

Home insurance discounts

Shield against lightning strikes

Better protection against electrical fires

Mulberry Whole-Home Surge Protector Installation

Top Flight Electric is a residential electrical contractor serving Mulberry and the surrounding areas. Our team prides itself on exceptional customer service and care. That approach has earned us BBB accreditation with an A+ rating and many five-star reviews online. We also deliver quality workmanship and stand behind it with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.