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Protect Equipment from Power Spikes and Surges

Panel-mounted surge protection installation in Ardmore, Tennessee for homes and commercial properties.

Power surges caused by lightning strikes, utility switching, or grid fluctuations can damage sensitive electronics, appliances, and HVAC equipment in your home or business. Electrical Solutions Inc installs whole-home and commercial surge protection systems in Ardmore that intercept voltage spikes before they reach your devices. Properties in Ardmore that experience frequent thunderstorms or rely on expensive electronics benefit from panel-mounted surge protection that works continuously in the background.

This service involves mounting a surge protection device directly onto your electrical panel, wiring it to the main bus bars, and grounding it properly so it diverts excess voltage safely into the earth. Electrical Solutions Inc installs surge protection during panel upgrades, repairs, or as a standalone addition to existing systems. The device protects all circuits in your property simultaneously, unlike plug-in surge strips that only shield individual outlets.

If you want to avoid costly equipment replacement after a storm or power event in Ardmore, contact Electrical Solutions Inc to add surge protection to your electrical panel.

How Surge Protection Stops Damage Before It Happens

A panel-mounted surge protector monitors incoming voltage continuously and activates when it detects a spike above normal levels, redirecting the excess energy through the grounding system before it enters your circuits. Electrical Solutions Inc mounts the device inside or beside your panel, connects it to dedicated breakers, and verifies that your grounding electrode system can handle the diverted current. In Ardmore, proper grounding is necessary for surge protection to function correctly, and installations include checking ground rod connections and bonding jumpers.

After installation, you will not notice any change in how your electrical system operates, but your appliances, computers, and HVAC equipment will be protected from voltage spikes that would otherwise shorten their lifespan or cause immediate failure. Surge protection works silently and does not require maintenance unless the device absorbs a large surge and needs replacement.

Electrical Solutions Inc installs surge protectors rated to handle the voltage levels common in residential and light commercial properties, provides indicator lights that show when the device is active, and explains what conditions may require replacing the unit after a major event. This service does not protect against direct lightning strikes to your building, but it does guard against the surges that travel through power lines after nearby strikes. Adding surge protection during a panel upgrade is a simple step that prevents equipment damage and extends the life of everything connected to your electrical system.

Questions That Come Up About Surge Protection

Homeowners and business owners often ask whether surge protection is necessary if they already use power strips, and the answer is that panel-mounted protection offers a much higher level of defense for your entire property.

What is the difference between a surge protector and a power strip?
A power strip protects only the devices plugged into it and has limited capacity to absorb large surges. Panel-mounted surge protection shields every circuit in your property and can handle much higher voltage spikes without failing.
How will I know if the surge protector is working?
Most surge protection devices include an indicator light that stays lit as long as the unit is functioning. If the light goes out, the device has absorbed a surge beyond its capacity and needs replacement to continue protecting your system.
Why do properties in Ardmore need surge protection?
Ardmore experiences frequent thunderstorms during spring and summer, and lightning strikes near power lines cause surges that travel into homes and businesses. Electrical Solutions Inc installs surge protection to prevent damage from these events.
What happens during a surge if I do not have protection?
Without protection, voltage spikes can burn out circuit boards in appliances, damage HVAC control systems, and destroy electronics such as computers and televisions. The damage is often immediate and not covered by standard warranties.
When is the best time to add surge protection?
Surge protection is easiest to install during a panel upgrade or repair, but Electrical Solutions Inc can add it to your existing panel at any time. It is a straightforward addition that takes less than an hour and provides long-term value.

Replacing damaged electronics and appliances after a surge is far more expensive than installing panel-mounted surge protection, and the device works continuously to guard against events you may not even notice. Electrical Solutions Inc provides surge protection installations throughout Ardmore that integrate cleanly with your electrical panel and require no ongoing effort from you. Get in touch to add surge protection during your next electrical service or as a standalone upgrade.