Surge Protectors – Safe or Not?

Have you checked your surge protectors?

As we approach the upcoming spring it’s time to start thinking about yard clean-up and determining the damage made by our winter ice storms. Thankfully the cold temperatures are drifting away and the warmer, longer days are here. We ask that before you head outside to start planning your next garden area, you take a few moments to walk through your home and check your surge protectors. Many fires and appliance damage are caused by older surge suppressors. These suppressors are only designed to absorb minimal surges. When they have absorbed all they can, they then become simply extension cords. Heat can build up inside these “protectors” causing a breakdown inside and can potentially start fires. If you have not replaced your protectors for quite a while, take a few minutes to inspect them for any signs of breakdown. Not sure what to look for? Please give the office and call and we can walk you through it.

Bad winters with lots of snow and ice can cause damage to your service entrance cable. Snow plows rumbling down the road can cause vibrations in your home that can loosen the connections of your breakers and wiring. Our service plan is geared toward saving you hundreds of dollars in service calls for intermittent power loss throughout your home. We will inspect your service entrance cable, tighten all breakers and neutrals in the panel, check receptacles for polarity and check all devices in your home to be sure they are securely attached in the box. We will also change the batteries in your smoke detectors & inspect your ceiling fans for safety and balance.