There was a time when swimming pools were considered to be the ultimate real estate upgrade that guided the decisions of many home buyers. These days, house hunters are more interested in highly functional upgrades such as whole-home surge protection.
A sparkling swimming pool might add appeal and equity to your home in Las Vegas, but surge protectors provide more than just a leisurely upgrade. They effectively protect your electronic devices, appliances, and the various circuits that provide electricity throughout the house.
Unlike some home upgrades, surge protection systems are residential features that you don’t see but can certainly appreciate. Surge protectors are electric bodyguards; they are the unsung heroes of your home shielding your circuits, wiring, devices, and appliances. Voltage spikes happen in Las Vegas all the time. Your residential electric panel can deal with them to a certain extent, but only a whole-home surge protector can provide a barrier to discharge surges and prevent any excess volts from moving across the wires.
Financial Advantages and Benefits of Surge Protection
According to a survey conducted by Park Associates, a reputable market research firm that analyzes consumer trends, the average number of connected devices in American households reached 17 in 2023. The survey also reveals that households typically have around eight electrical household appliances, including HVAC systems, refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, and more. Estimated averages suggest that the value of consumer electronics and appliances per household is over $4,000.
If you think about it, electronic devices such as sleek home theater systems and powerful gaming computers deserve surge protection based on how much you paid for them, but there are other factors to consider. If you or others in your household work from home, there may be sensitive data stored in solid-state or mechanical hard drives that could be wiped out by a power surge. Let’s put it like this: A single voltage spike can translate to hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repair or replacement costs. If the power surges are frequent, the delicate components of your devices and appliances can deteriorate over time without obvious malfunctions until they stop working altogether.
With surge protection, the specter of expensive repairs or the need for a complete replacement goes away. These systems also extend the life of your electronics and appliances. Surge protectors help regulate power flow. This, in turn, promotes the longevity of your valuable electronics and appliances by preventing those voltage “microaggressions” that may not flicker the lights but are having a negative impact nonetheless.
Beyond the financial advantages mentioned thus far, there’s the undeniable benefit of peace of mind that makes surge protection a smart investment. You can relax knowing that the system is preventing surges from weakening the wiring, thus minimizing the risks of electrical fires because of arcing and sparking. Some homeowners insurance companies offer discounts for homes equipped with surge protection. Plus, the energy efficiency of modern appliances relies on optimal function promoted by a steady flow of electricity.
Understanding Electrical Power Surges
Las Vegas residents enjoy plenty of sunshine all year, but lightning strikes occur with increased frequency from July to September, which is the summer monsoon period. This is when afternoon thunderstorms can produce sudden surges that put your home circuits at risk. As such, this is also when Electricode technicians are busier fielding calls about voltage spikes that have damaged home circuits, devices, or appliances. Direct lightning strikes near a power line can send a powerful rush of volts through the electrical grid, ultimately reaching your home with a surge.
Thunderstorms are not the only cause of power surges in Las Vegas. Utility companies can cause momentary voltage fluctuations when switching power grids that translate into power surges in your home. This can occur with or without notice. There’s also the problem with overloaded residential circuits, particularly in homes with older or insufficient wiring. When too many appliances are plugged into a single circuit, they can cause overloading and overheating. Even downed power lines during storms and faulty wiring inside the walls can cause electrical power to surge.
Professional Whole-Home Surge Protector Installation in Las Vegas
Ready to upgrade your home and safeguard your devices and appliances with modern surge protection? A whole-home surge protection system must be installed by a licensed electrician in Las Vegas. At Electricode, we offer a full range of electrical services, including whole-home surge protection installation. Contact us today to get more information and schedule a consultation.
