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Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation

Protect Every Device in Your Home from Power Surges — Instantly and Automatically

Protect every device in your home from sudden voltage spikes. A Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation shields your electrical system from lightning, grid switching, and internal surges. As a result, your appliances, electronics, and smart home equipment stay safe.

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What Is a Whole-House Surge Arrestor?

A surge arrestor is a device installed at your main electrical panel or meter socket. When extra voltage enters your system, the device diverts it safely into the ground. Therefore, harmful energy never reaches your wiring or connected devices.

Unlike power strips, whole-house units protect your entire home at once.

Why Your Home Needs Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation

Power disturbances occur more often than most homeowners think. For example:

  • Lightning strikes
  • Utility switching or transformer issues
  • Appliances cycling on and off
  • Generator backfeed or grid re-energizing
  • Downed power lines

Because of this, unprotected homes can experience burnt circuits, damaged appliances, and thousands in replacement costs.

A Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation prevents these problems and protects your home around the clock.

Benefits of Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation

  • Full-home surge protection
  • Protects HVAC, appliances, electronics, and smart devices
  • Reduces fire risk
  • Extends equipment lifespan
  • Meets 2020 NEC requirements
  • Affordable protection with high-value coverage

Additionally, many surge arrestors include equipment warranties ranging from $10,000 to $75,000.

How Our Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation Works

  • System Evaluation: We inspect your electrical panel or meter socket to determine surge risk.
  • Choosing the Right Surge Arrestor: We install UL 1449 Type 1 or Type 2 arrestors depending on panel location and home design.
  • Professional Installation: Our electricians mount the surge arrestor, connect wiring, and verify proper grounding.
  • System Testing & Warranty Activation: Finally, we test the surge arrestor to ensure full protection and activate manufacturer warranty coverage.

Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation for Florida Homes

Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. Because of this, homes in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, and surrounding counties face extreme surge risks.

A Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation is one of the most cost-effective upgrades a Florida homeowner can make.

Signs You Need a Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation

  • Lights flicker during storms
  • Breakers trip often
  • Appliances fail prematurely
  • Burnt outlets or warm breakers
  • You added solar or a generator
  • You installed new high-value electronics

If you notice any of these issues, your home is likely unprotected.

Why Choose Second Opinion Electric?

  • Licensed & insured electricians
  • NEC-compliant installations
  • Clean, professional workmanship
  • Honest recommendations — no overpricing
  • Surge arrestors from Eaton, Siemens, Square D, Leviton
  • Affordable pricing and quick scheduling

Moreover, we provide transparent quotes with no hidden fees.

NEC Code Note

According to the 2020 National Electrical Code, surge protection is required on new builds and panel upgrades. Our team ensures your home stays compliant and fully protected.
(Reference: https://www.nfpa.org)

 

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Don’t wait for a lightning strike or power spike to damage your home. A Whole-House Surge Arrestor Installation delivers immediate, professional-grade protection.

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