Rockledge and Melbourne, FL, are no strangers to high-voltage power surges. More than 90% of lightning strikes occur between May and October in the area. Mac 5 Services knows that our area is known as “Lightning Alley” because we receive more lightning strikes every year than anywhere in the country.
That’s why Mac 5 Services helps homeowners and businesses protect their electrical systems, appliances, and electronics from the extensive and costly damage of high-voltage surges. Our whole-home surge protectors shield against electrical fires, equipment loss, and property damage.
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What Does a Whole-Home Surge Protector Do?
Whole-home surge protectors protect your electrical network, appliances, and electronics from damage. They achieve this by absorbing excess energy from high-voltage and transient surges and diverting the energy away from the electrical network. Once installed, you can count on a significantly lower risk of fire or electrical damage.
Unlike strip power surge protectors, whole-home surge protectors provide comprehensive, durable protection for every system in your home. Strip surge protectors have a limited life span and protect only a handful of voltage spikes before they fail.
While it’s advisable to position strip surge protectors with computers and other high-value electronics, they should be used as a second rather than a first line of protection. Let Mac 5 Services give you the expert assistance you need in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL.
Surge Protectors Vs. Power Strips
Many homeowners mistakenly believe a power strip offers surge protection, but our electricians can clear up the confusion. While both provide outlets for multiple devices, their functionalities differ greatly:
- Power Strips: Power strips are essentially glorified extension cords with multiple outlets. They’re perfect for consolidating electronics in entertainment centers or home offices, offering a convenient way to power and switch on/off multiple devices with a single button. However, they lack surge protection capabilities.
- Surge Protectors: Surge protectors are the guardians of your electronics. They contain built-in circuitry that diverts harmful voltage spikes from your connected devices. This is crucial during power surges caused by lightning strikes, overloaded circuits, or even internal utility grid fluctuations. Without a surge protector, these surges can damage or destroy your expensive electronics.
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Protect Your Devices With a Whole-Home Surge Protector
There are various reasons to consider a whole-home surge protector for your Rockledge or Melbourne, FL, home, including:
- Protects appliances and electronics: High-voltage surges can cause irreparable damage to electronics and appliances. Shielding your systems against voltage surges extends their life span and alleviates the need for costly replacements.
- Protects against internal power surges: Approximately 80% of all power surges that affect appliances and electronics originate inside the home.
- Creates layered protection: No system provides 100% protection against surges. Establishing multiple lines of defense creates protection at the point of the electrical panel and the point of use.
- Protects all electrical systems: Whether from lightning or a transient surge, whole-home surge protectors protect outlets, circuit breaker panels, electronics, EV charging stations, and appliances.
