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Whole-Home Surge Protector Installation in Cornelius, NC
Touchstone Electric recently completed a whole-home surge protection installation for a homeowner in Cornelius, NC. Our technician, Mark Alaev, installed two surge protectors, with one unit serving each outdoor disconnect. This setup helps provide an added layer of protection for the home’s electrical equipment, HVAC-related components, appliances, and hardwired devices when voltage spikes occur.
Electrical surges can happen for several reasons, including power grid fluctuations, nearby lightning activity, and large equipment cycling on and off. While many people think of surge protection as a power strip for computers or televisions, whole-home surge protection is designed to help limit excess voltage before it can travel further through the home’s electrical system.
Protection for Two Outdoor Disconnects
For this Cornelius home, two whole-home surge protectors were installed to support protection at both outdoor disconnect locations. Outdoor disconnects are commonly associated with HVAC equipment, making them important locations to consider when planning a comprehensive electrical surge protection strategy.
When a surge enters a home’s electrical system, it can place stress on sensitive electronic components. Even smaller, routine surges may contribute to wear over time. A properly installed whole-home surge protector diverts excess voltage toward the grounding system, helping reduce the amount of surge energy that reaches connected electrical equipment.
- Two whole-home surge protectors installed
- One protector installed for each outdoor disconnect
- Added protection against power grid fluctuations and equipment cycling
- Support for protecting hardwired appliances and electrical components
- Professional service completed in Cornelius by Touchstone Electric
Why Whole-House Surge Protection Matters
Modern homes rely on more electronics and electrically controlled equipment than ever before. Appliances, HVAC systems, lighting, outlets, switches, breakers, and built-in devices can all be affected by voltage irregularities. Whole-house surge protection can be a practical addition for homeowners who want to help protect important systems from unexpected electrical events.
Covered equipment for the installed surge protection includes items such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, stoves, wiring, outlets, switches, breakers, hardwired appliances, home lighting, landscape lighting, furnaces, air handlers, evaporator coils, and qualifying HVAC equipment located inside the home when protected with a properly connected surge protective device.
Please note: security systems and medical equipment are specifically excluded from covered equipment. Direct lightning strikes are also excluded. Any eligible claim is secondary to the homeowner’s existing insurance policy.
Surge Protector Warranty Information
The surge protectors installed for this project include a $10,000, three-year warranty for covered home appliances in the unlikely event of product failure. Warranty terms, covered equipment requirements, exclusions, and claim procedures apply. Whole-home surge protection is not a replacement for homeowners insurance, but it can be a valuable part of a broader plan for protecting electrical equipment.
A Positive Customer Review
After the completed surge protector installation, Lin Altamura shared positive feedback about the service from Touchstone Electric. We appreciate the review and the opportunity to help homeowners in Cornelius make informed improvements to their electrical systems.
Whole-Home Surge Protection in the Cornelius Service Area
Touchstone Electric provides professional electrical upgrades and surge protection solutions for homeowners in Cornelius and the Charlotte service area. If you are considering whole-house surge protection, our electricians can evaluate your electrical setup and recommend an installation approach suited to your home’s equipment and protection goals.