Protecting Your Home's Electrical System in a Storm Surge
Living in Florida, especially during hurricane season can be particularly stressful. Tropical storms and hurricanes can not only ravage your home and cause massive destruction, but they can also be a threat to your home’s electrical system.
Most people know to stock up on supplies such as food and batteries before a big storm, but it is also good to be prepared in other ways. One of the best ways to prevent damage to your electrical system and home is by being proactive and prepared. Keep reading to learn how to prevent damage and protect your home during storm surges...
Power Surges Vs. Storm Surges
A power surge is a sudden boost in the electrical charge in the power lines. This increase in electrical potential energy now increases the electric flow in your home’s outlets. These increases, or surges, are dangerous and can lead to the burning out or damaging of your electronics or appliances.
A storm surge is a power surge that is caused by the weather. Storm surges generally start from outside of the home, such as lightning. Lightning strikes are the most common reason for storm and power surges.
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What Causes Power Surges?
Power surges are caused by many reasons, whether it is environmental or man-made. We now know that lightning strikes are the most common cause of power surges, but there are many other reasons for power surges.
Some of the most common culprits include:
Overloaded outlets or circuits
Exposed or damaged wiring
Use of high-powered electrical devices
Power Outages
Inductive spikes
Utility company malfunctions
Power surges can cause your appliances/electronics to fry but they can also start dangerous electrical fires. It is extremely important to be aware and proactive against the causes of power surges. By taking all the proper steps and precautions you can save your electronics and yourself.
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How You Can Protect Your Home From Storm Surges
Preventing a power surge is possible. There are many ways you can be proactive to ensure your home’s electrical safety during a storm surge.
It is best to start with your local residential electrician before a storm even occurs; we can come out and assess your home’s electrical system and appliances/electronics and make recommendations on ways to protect them. By following all recommendations, you will greatly reduce the chances of your home’s electrical system experiencing a power surge during a storm—or in everyday circumstances.
Call for an electrical inspection with Axiom Power
Install a whole-house surge protector
Install GFCI outlets
Make sure wiring is up to code
Use surge protectors
Unplug electronics during a storm
One of the best ways to protect your electrical system is to have Axiom Power install a whole-house surge protector. A whole-house surge protector is the strongest residential surge protection available. It acts as a buffer by absorbing electricity during a storm surge. You can also have peace of mind with a whole-house surge protector because you do not have to worry about unplugging your electronic devices during a storm.
Stay Protected with Axiom Power
Preventing storm surge damage is possible! Your local electricians at Axiom Power are ready to help protect your home and electronics with whole-home surge protection. Additionally, we will gladly inspect your home and identify and protect your electrical system in other ways so you stay safe during a storm surge.
Call our Tampa home electricians led by Greg Bennett today at 813-484-5481 or request an appointment online.