If you are a homeowner, you most likely view your home as an investment. You provide it with the necessary repairs, protections, and upkeep to keep it at its best and to protect the investments you have made into your home. Many even protect their belongings inside, such as using surge protection power cords to keep computers and other expensive electronics safe in the event of a power surge. However, many homeowners overlook the fact that they need to protect their home utilities as well, such as their boiler, hot water heater, HVAC system, air conditioner, and furnace. These home utilities are just as, if not more, important to protect than computers and other electronics in the home. Home power surge protection is also an investment in your home.
External Power Surges
Most homeowners are aware of how external power surges can happen and have an idea as to why they are dangerous. The lightning storm, the downed tree, the traffic accident, or the power company simply working on power lines can all cause an external power surge and potentially a power outage. Power strips or specialized outlets can protect home electronics and computers from succumbing to the damage that external power surges can cause.
Internal Power Surges
However, not many homeowners are aware that there can also be internal power surges that affect the home and the utilities and appliances. Large items, such as the washing machine or the dryer, that use a lot of power, can be dangerous and cause an internal power surge. When the items are cycled on, they pull a lot of power into the home. When they cycle off, that power is then returned to the electricity lines in large amounts. Over time, this cycle can slower cause erosion of the electrical components of home utilities and large appliances.
Protect Your Home Utilities
To ensure your home and utilities are fully protected, contact your trusted HVAC contractor today. In addition to HVAC maintenance, your HVAC contractor knows how to protect your systems form costly and dangerous internal and external power surges. Taking steps to protect these investments can save you the hassle and expense down the road.