Memphis Surge Protection

Have you ever stopped to think about how many electronic and electrical appliances you have in your Shelby County home? As you complete a mental inventory, start adding up the value of these items. It can easily climb to tens of thousands of dollars when considering HVAC equipment, home theater systems, and computers. Now think about how much you have invested in surge protection to protect these costly devices. For many people, the answer is nothing, which is shocking and potentially very upsetting. A lightning strike within a mile of your home, a fluctuation in grid power due to local industrial power consumption, or cycling of your HVAC equipment, clothes dryer, or refrigerator can create a hazardous power surge. Even a tree falling on a power line can result in a dangerous power spike.

If you are now nervous about when your luck will run out, take the uncertainty out of the equation and call 901-499-4744 to learn more about Memphis surge protection options. The licensed electricians at Rush Electric install many surge protectors in Memphis to protect the appliances, electronics, and electrical systems in their client’s homes.

Understanding A Power Surge

A power surge occurs when there is an increase in voltage on a power line. These incidents are typically very sudden and are over in a fraction of a second. But the damage is done as soon as the voltage increases over 120. And as you have surmised, the culprit can be an outside force like lightning or a tree tearing down a power line, or something inside your home like a change in electrical demand from a high-power appliance. So there are dozens of events each day that could result in a power surge and destroy tens of thousands of dollars worth of appliances and devices in your home.
Get in touch with our licensed electricians today to schedule your surge protection estimate in Shelby County! Call 901.499.4744

Stopping A Power Surge

A Memphis surge protector is a device that manages the amount of power flowing through a circuit in your home or even through the main electrical supply line coming into your home. We have all seen the power strips that offer surge protection. They are the most basic examples of a device that stops the flow of power when there is a surge. When you speak with a Rush electrician about professionally installed surge protection, we will be discussing something much more powerful and dependable than a small plug-in device.

Whole-Home Surge Protection

Whole-home surge protection falls into two categories. First, there is a Type 1 device located where the electrical supply comes into your house at the electrical panel. These line-side protective devices offer the most complete protection for your devices and household wiring because all power must pass through the surge protector to enter the house. In addition, this device protects devices from the internal power surges that can be created when a large appliance with a motor powers on and off. Type 2 devices offer load center protection for only a sub-panel or single circuit, not the entire house.

Call 901-499-4744 to discuss Memphis surge protection with the experts at Rush Electric and determine the best surge protection for your home.

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Steven Holland
Steven Holland
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We highly recommend Rush at Satellite healthcare! They are always on time and there when you need them. They give the best quality work around. They do all our electrical work from outlets to complete builds on our news clinics. If your looking for good work and on time completion go with Rush.
Jan Hawks Bartlett
Jan Hawks Bartlett
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I would highly recommend this company! I called yesterday and they came out first thing this morning! The service was excellent. The 2 electricians were very polite, showed me the work they had done to make sure I was satisfied. I was completely satisfied. Their work was awesome!! So nice doing business with a company who really cares about the customer.
Lisa Berryhill Richerson
Lisa Berryhill Richerson
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I called first thing in the morning for a major issue. The guys were out that afternoon and went above and beyond to get it done in a professional and efficient manner. Both the guys out in the field and the ladies in the office were friendly, professional and helpful. Rush electric really helped to make a tough and unexpected situation a little easier to deal with.