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Damage from lightning costs Americans billions of dollars a year. Insurance covers some of those costs but not all of them. To protect against it, Greiner Heating, Air, and Electric recommends whole-house surge protection in Vacaville, CA. Home-wide electrical surge protection protects against lightning strikes. It also protects against bad power from the grid and internal electrical surges and spikes.
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The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires whole-home electrical surge protection as of 2020. If you live in a home built before 2020, chances are you don’t have it. Even in newer homes, you may not have the comprehensive protection you want. What we recommend is scheduling an inspection. Our electrician can assess your electrical panel and inform you of what protection you do and do not have.
There are three types of surge protection used for residential applications: type 1 (T1), type 2 (T2), and type 3 (T3). T1 surge protection devices (SPDs) operate on the line side of the electrical panel. That provides the best protection against direct lightning strikes. It also protects your home from anomalous grid power, such as from a blown transformer.
T2 SPDs operated on the load side of the electrical panel. This provides protection against lightning. It also gives you protection against internal surges. Examples of internal surges include those caused by air conditioners, heat pumps, and standby generators turning on.
T3 SPDs provide local protection. A common example is the surge protector strips you use to plug in your computers and home entertainment equipment. You generally don’t need an electrician for those. That said, you can opt for outlets with integrated T3 SPDs. That gives you protection through every outlet, even without dedicated surge protector strips.
The NEC only requires a T2 SPD installed. You can have both T1 and T2 SPDs installed. That provides you with multilayered protection. We also recommend T3 SPDs on top of that. That gives you peace of mind that your expensive appliances and devices will be safe.
Greiner Heating, Air, and Electric is a residential electrical contractor that serves homeowners throughout Vacaville and the neighboring communities. Our team includes licensed and highly experienced electricians. We often have specials available and offer financing options on approved credit. Our company also delivers exceptional customer service and care and stands behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Would you like to protect your home against lightning strikes and other serious electrical surges? Contact Greiner Heating, Air, and Electric today to schedule an on-site consultation for surge protection in Vacaville.
