Protect Your Home From Power Surges | 4 Reasons Why Power Surges Occur

Protect Your Home from Power Surges | 4 Reasons Why Power Surges Happen 

It’s storm season! With summer on its way, power outages are likely to occur here in Wisconsin with the thunderstorms that we experience. With that, power surges can be a serious problem for homeowners. Power surges can damage electronics, cause home fires, and can be a safety hazard.  

Here are five causes of power surges:  

• Power outages: When the power returns back on, there can be a surge of electricity that is sent into the electrical wires of your home. This sometimes can cause damage to electronics and appliances. It’s always important to unplug things during a power outage.  
• Lightning: When lightning strikes, this can cause a power surge.  
• Faulty Wiring: If you have any faulty wiring in your home, this can cause damage to your electronics and appliances. Faulty wiring may include old wiring, damaged wires, and loose connections.  
• Electrical Overload: When too much power is pulled from one circuit, this can cause an electrical overload and results in a power surge. An example of this would be when extension cords are being overused or when there are too many devices plugged in the same circuit.  

To protect your home, Mr. Holland’s Home Services offers whole home power surge protectors. You can rely on our team of electrical experts to keep your family and home safe. Call (866) 992-1717 to schedule a Mr. Holland’s electrician to install a whole home surge protector!