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Whole-House Surge Protection and Smart Home Upgrades in Taylors, SC
Touchstone Electric recently completed a residential electrical upgrade for Bob Letteney in Taylors, SC. Our Greenville team installed a whole-house surge protector at the exterior meter combo, along with customer-provided motion lighting, a smart doorbell, and a fireplace remote. These improvements help support safer, more convenient everyday use of the home’s electrical systems.
Michael Bentkowski and Tyler Harris completed the work, carefully integrating the new equipment with the home’s existing electrical setup. From outdoor lighting to connected-entry features and surge protection, the project addressed several important electrical and home-comfort needs in one visit.
Whole-House Surge Protection at the Main Electrical Service
A whole-house surge protector was installed at the exterior meter combo to help divert excess voltage safely to ground before it can travel through the home’s electrical system. Electrical surges can occur from power grid fluctuations, equipment cycling on and off, and lightning-related activity.
By adding protection at the main service equipment, homeowners can help reduce routine surge exposure to appliances, electronics, wiring, outlets, switches, breakers, and other hardwired electrical devices. Repeated smaller surges may gradually affect sensitive internal components, making panel-level surge protection a valuable addition for homes in Taylors.
The installed surge protector includes a $50,000, 10-year warranty for qualifying covered equipment in the unlikely event of product failure. Claims are secondary to the homeowner’s existing insurance policy, and direct lightning strikes are excluded. Covered equipment includes qualifying items such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, interior HVAC equipment, dishwashers, disposals, stoves, wiring, outlets, switches, electrical components, and hardwired appliances or devices when properly connected and protected. Security systems and medical equipment are specifically excluded from covered equipment.
Motion Lighting, Smart Doorbell, and Fireplace Remote Installation
In addition to surge protection, our electricians installed two homeowner-supplied motion light fixtures on existing boxes and circuits. Motion-activated outdoor lighting can improve visibility around entryways, driveways, walkways, and exterior areas while offering convenient automatic operation.
The project also included installation of a new smart doorbell and the required transformer. A professionally installed smart doorbell can provide a dependable connection point for modern doorbell features while helping ensure the device has the appropriate electrical support.
Touchstone Electric also installed the homeowner-provided fireplace remote. Proper installation of electrical accessories and connected home devices helps homeowners enjoy new technology with confidence while keeping electrical work organized and code-conscious.
Electrical Service for Taylors Homes
Whether you are upgrading your electrical panel equipment, adding whole-home surge protection, replacing exterior light fixtures, or installing smart home devices, Touchstone Electric provides residential electrical service throughout Taylors and the surrounding Greenville service area. Our team can evaluate the existing setup and complete the electrical work needed to support your home improvement plans.
Customer Review
Bob Letteney praised Touchstone Electric with a Google review after this completed electrical project. Read and share the Google review.