Most homeowners have no concept of how many electronic devices and electric appliances they have in their homes. However, when you count these essential devices, the number and dollar value to replace them grow rapidly. Now consider that all of these items could be lost as the result of a single lightning strike near your home or a power surge created by something as ordinary as the motor on your garage door opener. Suddenly, you wonder why you never invested in surge protection for your home and expensive electronics. Fortunately, you can correct this massive oversight with a call to the licensed professionals at Comeaux Electric at 337-252-2901.
Whenever there is a burst of power that exceeds 120 volts, it is called a power surge. These incidents are often very short, lasting only a fraction of a second. However, the damage is done, and anything plugged into or hard wired to your home’s electrical system could be destroyed. But there is more. Not all power surges originate outside your home. Some can be generated inside the house by items as innocuous as an everyday appliance with a large motor, like a garage door opener. However, there are many other potential causes of a power surge, including:
We are also well aware that many essential systems and features of your business depend on a reliable and safe electrical system to operate your business. Our crews arrive prepared to work on a variety of commercial-grade electrical components and issues involving:
Any of these events can create a power surge that will instantly destroy tens of thousands of dollars worth of electronics and appliances like your HVAC equipment, entertainment systems, and computers. But all of that frustration and expense can be avoided with the installation of a cost-effective Lafayette surge protector by the experts at Comeaux Electric.
Many homeowners believe that the surge protector on a power strip is all they need. But can you trust the protection of a $5,000 computer or plasma television to a $10 power strip and built-in surge protector? It sounds brutally honest, but you get what you pay for in this case. It is hardly the security you want for your valuables. When you call 337-252-2901 to speak to the experts at Comeaux Electric, we will provide you with a free price estimate for high-quality surge protection for your entire home. Not only will it protect the expensive devices in your home, but it will also stop the excessive power surge that could overload your electrical wiring and start a fire in the walls of your home.
At Comeaux Electric, our team is fully qualified to install Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection in your home. Type 1 is located where the electrical supply enters the house and protects against external and internal power surges. Type 2 surge protectors are situated in the electrical panel and protect a sub-panel or single circuit.
