by Scott | Jun 8, 2018 | residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Surge Protectors
Wondering why whole-house surge protectors have become so popular? If you or someone you know has ever suddenly needed to replace a big-screen TV or laptop because of power surge damage, it’s no mystery. You should still use surge protectors at the outlets where you...
by Scott | Nov 14, 2017 | Local Electrician, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Surge Protectors
During the holiday season the use of numerous electrical devices, appliances and lighting increases significantly. Due to the increased usage of electricity the voltage in the average household could easily rise causing voltage spikes, overheating outlets and even...
by Scott | Nov 2, 2016 | residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Surge Protectors, Uncategorized
The main function of surge protectors or surge suppressors, as they are more commonly referred to, are to protect electronic devices from dangerous fluctuations of electricity. Most designs serve one immediate function, which allow you to plug multiple components,...
by Scott | Jul 28, 2016 | Electrician Santa Rosa, Local Electrician, Surge Protectors, Uncategorized
Power strip protection is one more safety component that you should have in your home. Not all power strips will grant you the benefits associated with electrical protection. A power strip is simply a block of electrical outlets utilized to dish out power to multiple...
by Scott | Dec 29, 2015 | Electrician Santa Rosa, Residential Electrician, Surge Protectors, Uncategorized
Surge protectors can handle small upticks in voltage without any effect. Your appliances keep running as if nothing happened. Large surges trigger the surge protector to shut down as a defense mechanism that protects itself and your electronics. If your surge...
by Scott | Jun 30, 2015 | Electric Repair, Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, Electrician Santa Rosa, Surge Protectors, Uncategorized
Modern technology has evolved to the point that your electronics are no longer just cool gadgets that you can play with. They are some of the most important pieces of hardware that you own. Just about everyone relies on their cell phone, tablet and computer...
