Causes of Power Surges

You might be surprised to learn that the average home experiences approximately 20 power surges per day. Even though the majority of power surges your home or business experiences are minor, they are far from harmless. They all have the potential to damage your outlets, fry your appliances and electronics and they can spark electrical fires. Here are some of the more common causes of power surges.

Overloaded outlets and circuits.

Anywhere you have a tangled web of wires, it likely means that you have too many appliances and electronics plugged into the same socket, which can lead to power surges. If you are experience power surges, we will happily check to see if all of the outlets in a room are operation on the same circuit. If so, it might not be an outlet problem but a circuit problem.

Damaged wiring.

Pests like mice can chew on the wiring inside the walls of your home or business and cause the wiring the fail. Damaged or exposed wires can cause power surges because the electricity flowing through them is not being directed in the way it normally would.

Lightning strikes.

Lightning touching down near your power line can lead to an extra spike in electrical voltage. Your cable box, lamp or computer won’t stand a chance against these severe types of surges unless you have surge protection in place.

High-power electrical devices.

High-energy appliances or machines like elevators, refrigerators and air conditioners have all been known to cause spikes because when they power on they draw an abnormally large amount of electricity and overpowers any other appliances and electronics in its path.

Power outages.

The massive burst of energy that turns the power back on for a whole neighborhood can do serious damage to whatever is still connected.

As you can see, there is very little you can control when it comes to surges. All you can do is have the right protections in place, which is why you should call Andee's Electric LLC about our surge protection services today.

SURGE PROTECTION EXPERTS

Surge protection may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of electrical work, but it's central to the proper functioning of your home or business's electrical system. Take a moment and think about everything on your property currently plugged into an electrical source. From large appliances like refrigerators to the smallest alarm clocks, there are dozens of things that require electricity, and are therefore vulnerable to power surges.

Electrical surges are essentially sudden bursts of power that course through the wiring of your system, and can cause severe damage if your property is not properly protected. Andee's Electric LLC's skilled electricians are well experienced in how to both assess a home or office's surge protection status, and take the necessary steps to correct things if the building is unprotected.

OUT OF SIGHT, NEVER OUT OF MIND

Because electrical surges occur in the wiring, it's often something that home and business owners avoid addressing. After all, as the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. A lot can happen behind the scenes however, so ignoring your wiring is a surefire way to create problems.

At Andee's Electric LLC, we are skilled in the detection of any problems associated with your wiring that could lead to power surges. More than just an inconvenience, a power surge can lead to everything from damaged equipment and appliances to devastating fires. Don't let something that's easily avoidable turn into something that runs up a serious bill and causes a disruption in your home life or the productivity of your business—contact us today to set up a meeting.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The first step in the process of protecting you against unwanted power surges is to thoroughly inspect every inch of your home or business's electrical system. In doing this, we are able to locate any current problems, and identify areas that could be problematic in the future. If we find that your electrical system is vulnerable, or that the surge protector currently in place is in need of replacement, we are able to efficiently solve the problem, preventing further risks.

We are also able to lend a hand after you've experienced an unexpected surge, both in assessing the damage and providing you with a quote for our repair services. As with all of our services, we are committed to competitive pricing, and have very affordable rates, especially when you consider how experienced we are.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AGAINST POWER SURGES WITH ANDEE'S ELECTRIC LLC

The best way to protect your property against power surges is to make an appointment with one of our specialists, so that they can carefully inspect every inch of your system to make sure things are in good shape.

Don't let something avoidable damage your property and run up a significant bill. Call us today to schedule your consultation.