Whole-House Surge Protection
in Gainesville, FL.

Florida leads the country in lightning strikes per square mile. In Gainesville, that means storm season is a real threat to your home's electronics, appliances, and HVAC system — and a standard power strip surge protector isn't enough protection against a direct or near-direct strike. A whole-house surge protector installed at your electrical panel is your home's first and strongest line of defense.

How Whole-House Surge Protection Works

A whole-house surge protector mounts directly at your main electrical panel. When a voltage spike occurs — from a lightning strike, utility line event, or large appliance cycling on — the device clamps the excess voltage and diverts it safely to ground before it reaches your home's circuits and connected devices.

What It Protects

• TVs, computers, gaming & home theater equipment
• HVAC systems & heat pumps
• Refrigerators, washers, dryers & dishwashers
• Smart home devices, security systems & routers
• EV charging equipment
• Medical devices

Whole-House vs. Power Strip — Why Both Matter

Power strip surge protectors degrade over time and provide no indication when they've been compromised. They protect only what's plugged into them. A whole-house device provides primary protection for every circuit in your home simultaneously — and works best in combination with quality power strips at sensitive devices for layered protection.