Protection against externally generated surges

Power surges are incredibly harmful and can occur at any time. A rapid power surge could damage your stereo system, home computer, television, VCR, microwave oven, and anything else with internal electrical circuits.  The electrical circuits in electronics and appliances are ruined by power surges, which are sudden jolts r spikes of electrical energy. In addition to harming gadgets and appliances, power surges can also harm light switches, lightbulbs, garage door openers, and electrical outlets.

Plug in power strips that you can get from the office supply store will not protect your business‘ expensive electronics and equipment from a power surge. They are not equipped to handle the larger and more problematic power surges. The majority of electronics can only handle 120 volts at a time. A significant power surge, on the other hand, can deliver up to 1,000 volts of energy through your power lines and severely damage your electrical system. Point-of-use surge protectors will absorb excessive amounts of power to protect against surges, spikes, and noise on incoming AC power lines. However, over time they will deteriorate and lose their utility and will need to be replaced. And if they don't have alarms or warning lights, you won't even know if and when they have stopped working. Your equipment will not be protected in any way. Hillside Expert Electrical can help protect your company’s electronics and equipment through thorough testing of your current equipment and installation of your new surge protectors. Hire a certified electrician who can install the surge protection you need for your valuable hardware, software, appliances and equipment.. 

Whole house electrical surge protection can save you money, time and protect valuable data and appliances!

Electrical panels will protect from over currents, however, they do not shield you from electrical surges. When there is too much electricity, surges develop. It then overwhelms a device and a wire that is connected to electricity. You can save money, time, and your important data saved in the devices by installing a business or entire house electrical surge protection. Due to the rarity of surges, many people do not protect themselves from them. Many people don’t protect themselves from surges because they don’t happen very often. Surges destroy electrical chips and processors with the biggest risk coming from losing digital data. The most known surge comes from lightning strikes. Moreover, the electric company may also accidentally send a surge through the grid. Another example are malfunction of the electric transformer. Finally, appliances can send minor surges in your home when they are turned on. Hillside Expert Electrical highly recommends surge protection for your entire home. Ask us for a quote to see how much it will cost for your home.