How important are Surge Protectors?

If you live in Florida, you are certainly familiar with its outdoor temperatures and humidity, and very often, frequent thunderstorms. Thanks to these thunderstorms, we see a vast amount of lightning strikes which cause damage to our homes, property, and personal belongings. Another thing we see with lightning, is power surges. What is a power surge? A power surge is when there is a sudden increase in the voltage of the power supply in the power grid. The flow of electricity is interrupted, then started again, and this can be brief or last for longer periods of time. These power surges can damage electrical components in your home, such as computers, refrigerators, televisions, your air conditioning system, and more. Which as we all know, can be very costly to repair or replace. Your home’s air conditioning system is equipped with many electrical components, such as circuit boards and control panels, all of which are very vulnerable during thunderstorms. Luckily, at Ideal Conditions in Jacksonville, FL, we offer you a line of defense from these surges. Installing a Whole Home Surge Protector is something that can guard your home from extensive and costly repairs in the event that your home has a power surge. These Whole Home Surge Protectors are designed to prevent damage to the electronics in your home by absorbing the excess energy during a power surge, and diverting it away from your home’s electrical system. This helps prevent damage to your electronics and appliances, and extend their lifespan as well. Investing in a Whole Home Surge Protector installed by Ideal Conditions can save you money in the long run, by avoiding the costs of replacing damaged electronics. This also will increase the resale value of your home, as potential buyers find a Whole Home Surge Protector an excellent feature to have in their home. While nothing is foolproof and can give your home one hundred percent protection when it comes to electrical hazards, a Whole Home Surge Protector is the best safe guard offered and we at Ideal Conditions would be happy to help when it comes to shielding your home.