Do I need a whole home surge protector?

What is a surge protector and do i really need one?

A surge protector is a device used to absorb a spike in voltage protecting your electronic in your home or business.

What is an electrical surge ?

An electrical surge also known as a power surge is a brief but quick surge in voltage.

What causes an electrical surge?

Electrical surges can be caused by faulty wiring, lightning, power outages, electrical overload, and high-power electrical devices.

How does a surge protector work?

A surge protector limits the voltage supplied to electrical devices. It does this by short-circuiting current to ground or absorbing the spike when a voltage transient occurs. 

Is it worth it to get a whole home surge protector installed?

With the amount of expensive electronics and the low cost of whole home surge protectors it is definitely worth it to get a whole home surge protector installed by a qualified and licensed red seal electrician .