Surge Protection Installation in Katy, TX

Surge Protection Experts Serving Fort Bend County and the Surrounding Areas

Electrical surges are a silent threat to your home or business's expensive electronics and appliances. When a power surge happens, whether from a lightning strike or a grid fluctuation, a sudden spike in voltage can instantly damage or destroy everything from your television to your HVAC system. Surge protection can safeguard your valuable assets.

At GoldStar Electric, we can install robust and comprehensive surge protection that diverts dangerous excess voltage away from your sensitive equipment, giving you peace of mind and protecting your investments from unexpected electrical events. Our licensed and insured electricians bring years of hands-on experience to every installation and adhere to the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and quality. 

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Call (346) 623-1508 or contact us online to schedule a consultation if you need surge protection installation in Katy, TX. Se habla español.

How Does Surge Protection Work?

An electrical surge is a sudden spike in voltage that travels through your home's wiring. Surge protectors work by diverting this excess electricity away from your sensitive electronics and appliances. 

The core component of a surge protector is a metal oxide varistor (MOV). Under normal conditions, an MOV acts like an open circuit, allowing electricity to pass through to your devices. However, when a surge occurs and the voltage exceeds a safe threshold, the MOV quickly becomes a conductor. It diverts the extra electricity to the ground wire, bypassing your electronics and protecting them from damage. The larger the surge protector's rating in joules, the more energy it can absorb before it needs replacement.

We install surge protection at your home or business's electrical panel. First, we identify a suitable breaker in your electrical panel to connect the surge protection device. We then physically mount the surge protector near the panel and connect its wires. The surge protector has three wires: a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire. We connect the hot wire to the breaker, the neutral wire to the neutral bus bar, and the ground wire to the ground bus bar. This setup allows the surge protector to monitor the incoming electricity and divert surges before they reach your home's outlets and devices. After we finish the wiring, we test the installation to confirm it functions correctly.

When Do I Need to Replace My Surge Protector?

You should replace your surge protector when its internal components have been damaged or become worn out. Each surge your device handles reduces its ability to protect against future events. 

Most surge protectors have a lifespan of about three to five years, but this can be shorter if your property experiences frequent power fluctuations or lightning strikes. You should always replace the device after a major electrical event, like a lightning strike, as a single large surge can completely exhaust its protective capacity.

You can usually tell when it's time for a replacement by looking for certain warning signs. Many modern surge protectors have an indicator light that tells you whether the protection is still active. If this light turns off, or if you see visible damage like scorched outlets, melted plastic, or frayed cords, you need a new surge protector immediately. 

If you have any concerns about the functionality of your surge protectors, we encourage you to reach out to our team at GoldStar Electric as soon as possible. We can efficiently replace surge protectors that are past their prime.