Weather and outages
Lightning strikes nearby or power returning after a storm can push high voltage through your meter base.
What to know before you get started.
Rural lines on the Palouse see frequent outages from wind and weather. We install surge protection at your panel to catch these spikes before they reach your electronics or hardwired well pump.
Common sources of Power spikes
Surges often come from outside your home, but your own motors cause them too.
Utility grid fluctuations
When Avista or Clearwater Power switches lines, sudden changes in the flow can impact your circuits.
Large Motors
Your well pump, shop compressor, or welder creates a small kick every time it starts or stops.
How Whole-Home protection works
We mount a device directly to your panel to act as a gatekeeper for your home.
Panel level defense
The device catches voltage spikes at the source before they travel to your outlets.
Hardwired Protection
It safeguards things you cannot plug into a strip, like your heat pump, range, and water heater.
Shop and garage safety
Your EV charger and garage door opener get the same protection as your kitchen appliances.
Installation Details
We look at your panel and the wiring route before giving an exact price in writing.
Panel Inspection
We check that your panel has the required space and a sound ground connection.
Mounting and wiring
We install the device and connect it to a dedicated breaker to ensure it monitors the incoming power.
Labeling and permits
We label the new breaker in the panel and handle the permit through Idaho DOPL or Washington L&I when one is needed.
When to add protection
Certain upgrades make it a logical time to add this device to your system.
Panel Upgrades
It is efficient to add the device while we already have your panel open for other work.
Generator Systems
If you run a generator through a transfer switch, a surge protector adds a layer of safety when utility power returns.
EV Charging
Protecting your car and its charging station is a smart move when we install a new 240 volt circuit.
Questions about whole-home surge protection
Is a whole-home surge protector better than power strips?
Yes. A power strip only protects what you plug into it, while this device protects your whole panel and hardwired items like your well pump.
Will it protect against a direct lightning strike?
No. No device can stop a direct hit, but it takes the punch out of nearby strikes and common utility spikes.
Can you add one to my existing panel?
Yes. We can usually install these in most modern panels as long as there is physical space for a new breaker.
Does a generator or EV charger change anything?
Yes. These additions increase the value of the electronics in your home, making panel-level protection more important.
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