Power surges hit your home constantly—and you probably don’t even notice until something expensive stops working.
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The average insurance claim for surge damage runs around $12,000. Your HVAC system alone could cost $8,000 to replace if a surge fries the compressor. Most homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover damage from power surges, leaving you to foot the entire bill.
When you install a whole house surge protector, you save every single outlet while ensuring safety in the home. One device at your electrical panel protects everything—from your smart thermostat to your washer and dryer. No more buying individual surge strips for every room.
You get real protection that works 24/7, whether you’re home or not. Lightning strikes are particularly concerning in areas prone to thunderstorms, like many parts of Texas, and power outages and grid switching can cause surges that are frequent and unpredictable, making surge protection essential.
We’ve been protecting homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Mid-Cities areas for over 25 years. We’re not the new guys trying to figure things out—we’re the family-owned electrical contractor your neighbors trust when their power goes out or their expensive equipment needs protection.
We’re proud to be BBB accredited, have an A+ rating on Angie’s list, and be the Multi-Year Super Service Award Winner. Our licensed and insured electricians have seen every type of surge damage you can imagine, from fried HVAC systems to destroyed home entertainment centers.
Richland Hills sits right in the heart of North Texas storm country. We know the electrical challenges you face here—from summer thunderstorms that knock out power to utility company switching that sends voltage spikes through your lines. That local knowledge means we install surge protection that actually works for your specific situation.
Professional installation is crucial, as most surge protector warranties only cover damage to appliances and electronics if a licensed electrician installs the device. We start with a complete evaluation of your electrical panel to determine the right type and size of surge protection device for your home.
Surge protection installation involves placing SPDs at key points in your electrical system. The additional voltage generated during a surge is absorbed by them and safely directed away from the electrical equipment in your residence. We install the whole-house surge protector directly at your main electrical panel—it takes about 1-2 hours for most homes.
When a power surge occurs, a whole-house surge protector redirects excess voltage to the ground, preventing it from entering your home’s wiring and potentially causing damage to sensitive electronics, appliances, and other systems. The device works instantly and automatically—you won’t even know it’s doing its job until you realize your equipment survived a storm that knocked out your neighbor’s electronics.
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A whole-house surge protector costs $70 to $700, with a national average of $300. The average cost to hire an electrician to install a whole-house surge protector is around $100 to $200. That’s a fraction of what you’d spend replacing damaged equipment after one major surge.
A whole-home surge protector shields every device in your home—from TVs and gaming consoles to refrigerators and washing machines—against sudden power spikes. Beyond appliances, a properly installed surge protector defends your home’s wiring, outlets, switches, and even built-in systems like HVAC units from damaging voltage spikes.
In Richland Hills, we see surge damage most often during the spring storm season and summer months when the electrical grid works hardest. Air conditioners and heating systems are essential to comfortable living in Texas, and can be expensive to repair. Power surges can cause compressors in these appliances to fail, potentially leading to costly repairs. Your surge protector handles both external surges from lightning and utility switching, plus internal surges from your own large appliances cycling on and off.
