Power surges are among the most misunderstood electrical phenomena affecting homes. Many people only associate things like lightning strikes with them. And while lightning can cause massive power surges, it isn’t the only source of them. In fact, it isn’t even the most frequent cause of them.
That’s why Tingley Home Services offers whole-house surge protection in Natick, MA. Our surge protection services can help you safeguard your house and major appliances from unnecessary damage.
We offer a full range of electrical services, including:
"They answer the phone, are very pleasant, professional and showed up the next day, before three other electricians even returned my calls. The two technicians they sent were professional, pleasant and did great, clean work."- Chuck O.
The electrical grid we all depend on is far more complex than you may realize. Power companies must perfectly balance electrical supply and demand at all times to keep the grid stable. However, countless things can lead to power surges despite those efforts. For example, a single downed power line can force electricity to reroute via other cables. That causes an instant power surge that flows toward anything connected to the alternate route.
Equipment issues like transformer failures can cause the same problem. Even the restoration of electricity after an outage will send a power surge coursing into your home. Plus, various things inside your house may cause power surges, too. A faulty electrical device that short-circuits can cause them. Electrical surges also happen when large motors turn on, such as those in your HVAC system.
Our surge protection service gives you peace of mind and protection from several power surge outcomes.
Damaged large appliances
Damaged sensitive electronics
Electrical fires
Unnecessary electrical device wear and tear
There are two main types of whole-house surge protection available today. Type 1 surge protectors are panel-mounted between your incoming power line and electrical panel. They protect against power surges originating from outside your home. They’re the best defense against the most destructive power surges, such as those from direct lightning strikes.
The other type of whole-house protection is a Type 2 protector. Those get installed in your house’s electrical panel, protecting from external and internally generated power surges. They’re the type most homeowners choose for the extra protection they offer. A Type 2 surge protector may not completely stop a direct lightning strike, but it will blunt its effects significantly.
Quality Surge Protection Services
Since opening in 2003, Tingley Home Services has offered surge protection services to homeowners in Natick. Our team of highly trained electricians understands the intricacies of the power grid and how surges affect your home. They can recommend the correct surge protection option to protect you from the most likely surge sources. Plus, we’re BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, and you can count on quality workmanship and fair prices from us.