Whole-House Surge Protection & Panel Rejuvenation in Fletcher

Whole-House Surge Protection and Panel Rejuvenation in Fletcher, NC

On May 12, 2025, our Asheville team completed a whole-home surge protection installation and full panel rejuvenation for homeowner Jacqueline Velez in Fletcher, NC. Technician Aaron Smith completed the work to improve safety, reliability, and protection for the home’s electrical system and connected appliances.

This project falls under our Panels & Service Upgrades and Whole-House Surge Protection services, supporting homeowners across Fletcher and the greater Hendersonville and Asheville areas.

• Installed a whole-house surge protector with $50,000 / 10-year manufacturer coverage
• Performed a comprehensive panel rejuvenation: cleaning, re-torque, sealing, verification, and protection
• Applied antioxidant compound to service feeders for long-term reliability
• Tested AFCI and GFCI protection (with customer consent) to confirm proper operation

What We Installed: Whole-Home Surge Protection

The new surge protective device (SPD) was installed at the main electrical panel to intercept damaging voltage spikes and safely divert excess energy to ground. This helps protect your home’s wiring and connected equipment from surges caused by lightning activity, utility fluctuations, and large appliances cycling on and off.

The unit includes $50,000 of coverage for 10 years from the manufacturer in the unlikely event of protector failure, helping safeguard eligible appliances and electronics inside the home.

• Helps extend the lifespan of electronics and major appliances by reducing cumulative surge stress
• Provides centralized protection at the panel for more complete home coverage
• Complements point-of-use protection (power strips) for layered defense

Coverage details provided with this installation:

• 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 equipment located inside the house, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove, wiring, outlets/switches, electrical system components (breakers, etc.), and hardwired devices like built-in microwaves, furnace/air handlers, evaporator coils, hardwired ranges, landscape lighting, and home lighting when protected by a properly connected device
• Security systems and medical equipment are excluded

Professional Panel Rejuvenation for Safety and Reliability

To bring the panel up to best-practice standards and reduce the risk of loose connections, arcing, or moisture intrusion, Aaron completed a thorough panel rejuvenation, including:

• Vacuuming and cleaning the panel interior to remove dust and debris
• Re-tensioning lugs and breaker terminations to proper torque
• Verifying one conductor per lug and confirming separated neutral and ground bars
• Inspecting for water entry points and re-sealing cabinet penetrations
• Verifying correct utility voltage at the panel
• Applying antioxidant (Noalox) on applicable conductors/service feeders
• Testing AFCI and GFCI protection with homeowner consent to confirm operation

This service reduces nuisance trips, hot spots, and oxidation-related issues while helping ensure proper fault-clearing performance if a problem occurs.

Why Fletcher Homeowners Choose Touchstone Electric

Our Asheville-based team serves Fletcher and neighboring communities around Hendersonville with detail-oriented electrical work focused on safety, code compliance, and long-term value. From modern surge protection to panel maintenance and upgrades, we deliver solutions that help protect the home and everything connected to it.

• Local expertise with whole-house surge protection and panel services
• Clear, courteous service from first assessment to final testing
• Work performed to current electrical best practices

Serving Fletcher, NC with Panels & Service Upgrades

If you live in Fletcher or the surrounding area and want to protect your home with a whole-house surge protector, rejuvenate an aging panel, or plan a future service upgrade, our team is ready to help. Ask about layered surge protection, AFCI/GFCI safety checks, and proactive maintenance to keep your system running smoothly year-round.

Project completed: May 12, 2025 • Technician: Aaron Smith • Service area: Fletcher, NC