Power surges can happen at any moment, and they can wreak havoc on your electrical system.
Power surges can happen at any moment, and the damage they can cause to your electrical system is costly. Power surges are caused by a variety of issues including lightning strikes, power outages, faulty wiring, and even hot-running appliances.
Power surges can damage your expensive electronics as well as your home’s electrical system. When they occur, they send an excess of voltage through your home’s wiring that exceed normal levels – this extra energy takes its toll on fuses and wires throughout the house so it’s important to make sure you have ample protection against these surges before they strike.
What caused that surge?
A lightning strike, an electrical outage, and failing electrical equipment are examples of problems that can lead to power surges. Mechanical issues within your electrical system itself are internal problems that can lead to power surges. To prevent these issues from causing damage to your home’s electronics and appliances, here are some tips:
You should have surge-protectors for your main appliances.
Like all electronics, your TV, computer and other home entertainment gadgets need surge protectors. A surge protector is a device that helps to protect your electronics from power surges, which occur when there’s an increase in voltage or current.
Surge protectors can be purchased online and at any electronics store, but you should be aware of some things to look for when browsing the aisles. For example, it’s important that you choose a unit with enough outlets for your needs: if there are only two plugs on the device, then it won’t do much good if you’re trying to power multiple items at once.
You should also make sure that whatever model you purchase has built-in overload protection (this prevents damage if one item starts drawing too much power).
Always unplug electronics when you aren’t using them.
Unplugging your electronics when you are not using them can prevent power surges from doing any damage. When you unplug your devices, they draw no electricity from the grid, and this helps cause the voltage levels to be more stable.
If you have an electrical problem, like an outlet with shorted wires or a blown fuse, leave that circuit breaker off until it can be repaired by professional electricians like those at Sin City Electrical.
Cord management is important.
Cord management is the term used to describe how you organize and store your cords. This can be done in different ways depending on your room’s layout and the type of electronics you have. There are many products available online or at a hardware store that allow you to tidy up those pesky cables.
Products such as cord wraps make it easier for users to keep their cords organized without having to tie knots or use tape. Cord wraps prevent tangles from forming by helping users wrap their cables neatly around something like a chair leg or table leg providing a tidy look and more room where space may have been limited due to all those wires!
Power surges can damage your home electrical system and it’s important to be proactive about preventing them.
Power surges are a problem that affects most homeowners at some time or another. They can be easily prevented. Power surges can cause fires and other damage to electrical components. Even small fluctuations of voltage can cause damage over time. To prevent this from happening, make sure you have adequate surge protection installed on all your appliances and equipment with sensitive electronics (like TVs and computers).
Power surges are a very real threat to your home electrical system. In this article, we’ve covered some tips for preventing them from occurring in your home. You should have surge-protectors for your electronics and appliances and always unplug them when they are not in use. Remember cord management to keep stress on cords from causing damage that can lead to power surges. We hope you found it helpful and please feel free to reach out. Did you know we can trouble shoot for you? Contact us today if you have any questions about how best to protect yourself from surges!