Whole-House Surge Protection

Whole-House Surge Protection in Madison, WI

Protect your home’s electrical system and connected equipment from power surges and voltage spikes.

Power surges can damage electronics, appliances, and hard-wired equipment without warning. Whole-house surge protection helps reduce the impact of sudden voltage increases before they reach sensitive devices.

Serving Madison and surrounding communities with licensed electrical work since 2005.

What Is Whole-House Surge Protection?

Whole-house surge protection is installed at the electrical panel and is designed to help protect the entire electrical system from external and internal voltage spikes.

Unlike plug-in surge strips, whole-house protection covers all circuits in the home, including hard-wired equipment such as furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, and major appliances.

Why Surge Protection Matters

Electrical surges can be caused by:

Utility switching or grid issues
Nearby lightning strikes
Large appliances cycling on and off
EV chargers and other high-demand electrical loads
Repeated small surges can also shorten the lifespan of electronics and equipment over time.

When Whole-House Surge Protection Is Recommended

Whole-house surge protection is commonly added when:

Installing a new electrical panel or service upgrade
Adding EV chargers, heat pumps, or other high-demand equipment
Protecting expensive electronics or appliances
Protecting expensive electronics or appliances
Updating older electrical systems
Improving overall system reliability

Electrical Coordination

Whole-house surge protection is installed at the panel level. When permits or inspections are required, we handle the coordination to ensure the work is completed safely and in compliance with local and state requirements.