Electrical Surge Protection Whole House Services

With all of the electronic equipment we use today, including TVs, game systems, computers, mobile devices, stereos and other music streaming devices, as well as the myriad of electronics in every appliance in your home, you need protection from power surges. The value of these items usually reaches thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars. Protecting your home from surges not only helps prevent blow-outs, but it also extends the life of those items under the regular daily fluctuations in your electrical current.

If you're in Raleigh, North Carolina or the nearby areas, speak with our local team today to assess your house for proper surge protection. There are two types of home surge protectors — primary and secondary — and we will install these systems in your home for total protection.

Who Needs Whole House Surge Protection Services?

Power surges can disrupt the electrical flow in your home, causing voltage spikes that put your appliances and electronics at risk of damage. Turn to the expert technicians at Wiretech Company for whole-home surge protection you can rely on.

The Importance of Whole-House Surge Protectors

Raleigh and the surrounding areas in North Carolina experience frequent lightning, especially during spring and summer. Some thunderstorms can cause strong winds or tornadoes, resulting in significant disruption, such as power outages. The frequency of these natural occurrences can make your home more susceptible to property damage and safety hazards.

Stay on top of power surges to ensure your appliances are safe from damaging spikes. By diverting the excess voltage into the ground before it reaches your home’s electrical system, you can:

Prevent overloads that cause safety risks.
Protect heavy-duty equipment and smart devices.
Extend the lifespan of your appliances and other electronics.

Meet Raleigh's Whole-Home Surge Protector Installers

Wiretech Company is your trusted partner for residential electrical needs. Here's what sets us apart.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are Raleigh natives ready to serve the community. Our local expertise in electrical infrastructure allows us to provide personalized service. We understand the inconvenience of unexpected power surges, and we're here to help you prepare for them.

Expert Technicians

When you let us handle your whole-home surge protection, you'll get the peace of mind you deserve. We have a team of highly qualified technicians ready to provide the best solutions for your home and install them expertly.

Commitment to Safety and Code Compliance

Our technicians are highly familiar with local codes for safety and reliability. We'll follow all the relevant regulations when installing surge protectors for your entire home, delivering quick, efficient service while minimizing the risks of accidents.

Our Approach to Whole-House Surge Protector Installation

At Wiretech Company, we follow a tried and true method to simplify the installation process and ensure safety.

1. Professional Assessment of Your Electrical System

Our experienced team will visit your home and conduct a visual inspection of its electrical infrastructure, including the existing wiring, grounding system, circuit breaker panels and individual surge protection devices. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive evaluation and determine the safest, most effective surge protection solution for your home.

2. Selecting a Surge Protector Tailored to Your Needs

We'll help you choose a home surge protector that's compatible with your electrical system. There are two main types — primary and secondary.

Primary surge protectors safeguard your home against high-energy surges caused by lightning strikes, downed power lines and utility grid switching. These large surges are often dangerous and risky to your appliances.

Secondary surge protectors are designed for minor, internally generated surges from appliances. Some examples of minor surges are caused by a simple malfunction, loose wiring or load switching.

3. Expert Installation by Skilled Electricians

After identifying the best type of whole-house surge protector, we'll install it following the latest safety and compliance codes. We'll complete the installation quickly and safely with the appropriate set of tools and materials.

4. Testing for Safety and Functionality

Part of our process is confirming everything is working correctly when we're done. We'll double-check your surge protection while verifying your home's electrical system is up to code.

Partner With Us for Professional Surge Protector Installation

Our team is ready to install whole-house surge protection to safeguard your appliances, devices and home. Call our local experts at 919-847-1617 for a consultation. You can also reach out to us online.

Our whole house surge protection program has both a primary and secondary layer to give you peace of mind and keep your property safe from surges of all sizes.

What Is Primary Surge Protection?

Primary surge protection devices are the first line of defense against power surges. They are installed at your electrical service panel and building entrance to protect you from nearby lightning strikes and general power surges from your utility company. These devices are hardwired to provide a higher surge rating than secondary surge protection devices and can be installed anywhere on the load side of the electrical system or service entrance with no fuse or breaker required.

Primary Surge Protection Devices

We use Eaton and Sycom surge protectors for our primary surge protection installation services in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham and the surrounding areas to take the larger surge voltages down to 130 volts.

What Is Secondary Surge Protection?

Have you ever noticed that when your air conditioner comes on, or you start up your vacuum cleaner, the lights will blink or dim for just a second? That is a secondary surge that is created by the sudden large electrical demand in your electrical system.

This sudden additional load, or power surge, is not protected by the primary surge protector at your electrical panel, because it is inside the house. The secondary surge protector will protect buildings, people and electronic devices from power surges that occur past the primary surge protection. Like primary surge protectors, they are also a permanent hardwired device connected on the load side of the primary overcurrent disconnect, and they do not always need a dedicated breaker or fuse.

Secondary Surge Protection Devices

We use Leviton surge receptacles for our secondary surge protection installation to protect from the secondary surges, giving you complete surge protection throughout your home.

Benefits of Whole House Surge Protection

If you have a direct lightning strike hit your home, there is nothing man-made that can protect you. But surge protectors will protect you from 99% of all other surges inside and outside of your home.

Whole house surge protection devices connect to your home's electrical service box and provide top protection for your home. They are designed to divert large power surges without damaging their components, and they can last for years.

A power surge can enter your home through devices like the HVAC system, cable and generator. Using metal oxide varistors, the surge protection system will short the surge to the ground or block its flow.

These systems are beneficial to have because:

It will protect your technology devices: Homes have many laptops, tablets, smartphones and other gadgets that contain valuable information. These devices, along with appliances and even lightbulbs, can be damaged from a power surge. Surge protection ensures these devices won't be affected and will continue to function as normal.
It will protect against internal power surges: Many power surges are short and originate from a home appliance. One surge is not damaging, but many over time can cause wear and tear on your electronics. A whole-house surge protection system mitigates this damage to avoid long-term consequences.
It safeguards your entire electrical system: When the surge protection system detects a surge, it sends it back through the breaker panel and shunts the power. This system protects your appliances and electronics as well as every outlet.
You can use layering for additional protection: If you use shared circuits, an appliance on that circuit can compromise everything on that circuit if it sends out a surge. Layering your surge protection system means there is a direct connection between the electrical panel and the point of use for extra protection.

Adding this protection system to your home requires contracting professional experts from an electrical company since the work may be hazardous if you don't have experience. For your whole house surge protector installation needs, contact Wiretech Company.

Schedule Your Surge Protection Device Installation

Wiretech Company has been the trusted electrical contractor for Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area since 1990. As a locally owned and operated business, we are committed to serving our community with primary and secondary surge protection installations and repairs. Whatever your electrical needs, we're the experts to call.

Schedule your home surge protection installation in Raleigh today by calling 919-847-1617 or completing our contact form.

Whole House Electrical Surge Protection Services in Raleigh, NC