60kA Whole-House Surge Protector Installation in Simpsonville

Project Overview: 60kA Whole‑House Surge Protector in Simpsonville, SC

Our Greenville branch (based in Taylors) completed a whole‑house surge protection upgrade for homeowner Roni Stubley in Simpsonville, SC. On July 6, 2025, technician Aaron Smith installed a 60kA surge protective device at the home’s main electrical panel.

This project falls under our Panels & Service Upgrades expertise with a focus on Whole‑House Surge Protection, helping safeguard sensitive appliances and electronics from damaging electrical events.

Why Whole‑House Surge Protection Matters

Surge protection at the main panel is your home’s first line of defense. The device diverts excess voltage safely to ground, preventing it from reaching and damaging your wiring, appliances, and electronics. This installation helps protect against:

• Lightning‑related surges
• Utility grid fluctuations and power disturbances
• Surges caused by large appliances cycling on and off

By reducing routine surge exposure, whole‑home protection can also help extend the lifespan of your household devices and electrical components.

Details of the Installed Protection

For this Simpsonville home, we installed a 60kA surge protector at the main electrical panel. Per the provided product documentation, the unit includes a $50,000, 10‑year warranty against covered home appliances in the unlikely case of failure. Important notes included with the product:

• All claims are secondary to the homeowner’s existing insurance policy.
• Direct lightning strikes are excluded.
• Covered equipment includes items such as washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit inside the home, trash compactor, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, wiring, outlets/switches, electrical system components (including breakers), and hard‑wired devices like built‑in microwaves, furnaces, air handlers, evaporator coils, hard‑wired ranges, landscape lighting, and home lighting when protected by a properly connected SPD.
• Security systems and medical equipment are not covered.

This whole‑home solution helps provide comprehensive protection at the source, adding an extra layer of security beyond point‑of‑use surge strips.

PowerCare Membership Added for Ongoing Safety

Alongside the surge protector installation, the homeowner enrolled in our PowerCare Membership to keep their electrical system in peak condition. Membership benefits include:

• Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on our work
• $0 Yearly Safety Check:
  • Site test on electrical safety devices
  • Inspection of main electrical device and panel
  • Testing of GFCIs and disconnects
• $0 Annual Panel Tune‑Up:
  • Re‑tension lugs and breaker terminals
  • Re‑apply antioxidant where applicable
  • Voltage variance testing
  • Vacuuming and cleaning the panel, applying electrical cleaner
  • Resealing penetrations
• $0 Dispatch Hold when you need us to take a closer look
• Member discount of 8% on work performed (up to $500)

Local Service You Can Trust in Simpsonville, SC

Touchstone Electric’s Greenville team proudly serves Simpsonville and nearby Upstate communities with reliable surge protection and panel upgrades. Looking to protect your home from power spikes and storms? Our electricians can help you choose and install the right whole‑house solution.

After completion, Roni Stubley shared positive feedback about the service experience and results. We appreciate the review and the opportunity to protect another Simpsonville home.