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Whole-Home Surge Protection and Lighting Upgrades in Waxhaw, NC
Touchstone Electric recently completed a multi-item electrical service for Paul & Susan Grieco in Waxhaw, NC. Completed on 2025-11-20 by technician Chris Rogers from our Matthews branch (Charlotte business unit), this project combined safety upgrades, lighting improvements, and whole-house surge protection to help safeguard the home’s electrical system and enhance everyday comfort.
What We Completed
- Installed two whole-home surge protectors at the main electrical panel to help protect appliances, electronics, and the home’s electrical system from damaging voltage spikes.
- Replaced a dining room light fixture (customer-supplied), ensuring secure mounting and proper wiring on the existing circuit.
- Installed a dimmer switch (customer-supplied) to provide smooth, adjustable lighting and improved ambiance.
- Installed a combination smoke/CO detector (customer-supplied) to improve life-safety monitoring.
- Tightened a fan/light fixture to improve stability and performance.
- Troubleshot and corrected flickering bathroom lights to restore reliable illumination.
- Applied a veteran discount in appreciation of service.
Why Surge Protection Is a Smart Panels & Service Upgrade
Installing surge protective devices at the main electrical panel is one of the most effective ways to protect your home against power grid fluctuations, lightning-related surges, and equipment cycling. By diverting excess voltage safely to ground, whole-home surge protection helps shield sensitive electronics, major appliances, and electrical components—helping extend their service life and reduce the risk of costly damage.
For this Waxhaw project, we installed two whole-home surge protectors for robust, panel-level protection. The devices include manufacturer-backed coverage for “covered equipment” (such as major appliances, wiring, outlets/switches, and other hardwired devices) for up to three years with a financial cap, are secondary to existing insurance, and exclude direct lightning strikes; certain items such as security systems and medical equipment are not covered. Terms and limitations apply per the manufacturer.
Lighting, Comfort, and Safety Upgrades
Our team swapped in the homeowner’s new dining room fixture and added a compatible dimmer for flexible lighting control without altering the existing circuit. We also installed a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector to enhance early warning protection. Tightening the fan/light fixture and resolving bathroom light flicker addressed both comfort and reliability, ensuring consistent performance throughout the home.
Local Service You Can Trust in Waxhaw
As a residential electrical contractor serving Waxhaw, NC from our Matthews branch, Touchstone Electric delivers code-compliant workmanship and clear communication—from quick fixes to full panel and service upgrades. Whether you’re adding surge protection, upgrading lighting, or troubleshooting issues like flickering, we provide solutions tailored to your home and goals.
Reviewed by the Homeowners
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Need Surge Protection or a Lighting Upgrade in Waxhaw?
If you’re considering whole-house surge protection, a panel or service upgrade, or lighting improvements, our Charlotte team is ready to help. Ask about integrating surge protection with your next project, upgrading switches to dimmers, or addressing nuisance issues like flickering lights for a safer, more comfortable home.