Power surges quietly shorten the life of your electronics. Most aren’t dramatic lightning strikes — they’re small, frequent spikes. Here’s what causes them and how to protect your home.
External causes
- Lightning and storms
- Utility grid switching and outages
- Downed lines and transformer issues
Internal causes (the surprising ones)
Most surges come from inside your home — large appliances like HVAC, refrigerators, and pumps cycling on and off send small spikes through your wiring all day.
How to protect against them
A whole-home surge protector at your panel blocks excess voltage before it reaches your circuits — protecting everything, not just what’s on a power strip. Pair it with point-of-use strips for sensitive electronics.
Protect your home
Voltus Energy Solutions installs whole-home surge protection across NJ. Call (973) 382-9995.