Power surges don’t just come from lightning—they happen every day inside your home. In this guide, our licensed electricians explain what whole-home surge protection does, when it’s recommended, and how it protects your appliances, electronics, and electrical system from costly damage.

Whole-home surge protection is a system installed at your electrical panel that helps protect your entire home from damaging power surges. In this guide, our licensed electricians explain how it works, what it protects, and why it’s recommended for modern homes filled with sensitive electronics.

Plug-in surge protectors and whole-home surge protection serve very different purposes. In this guide, our licensed electricians explain the key differences, what each option protects, and why whole-home surge protection provides a stronger first line of defense for today’s electronics-heavy homes.