Why You Need Whole Home Surge Protection
Why You Need Whole Home Surge Protection
There’s a troubling trend on the rise. More and more EV chargers are “frying out” after heavy storms or utility power glitches. While we replace under-warranty units at no cost to the consumer, a whole-home surge protector would have saved EV owners all the hassle, stress, and time lost.
H2: What Is Whole Home Surge Protection?
A whole-home surge protector sits at your electrical panel, serving as a lightning-fast safety valve for voltage spikes. These protectors intercept surges before they can travel through your wiring and devastate sensitive electronics—including EV chargers—grounding excessive voltage in microseconds.
Why You Need It Now More Than Ever
Whole-home surge protection isn’t a luxury in this day and age. For savvy homeowners investing in EVs and the means to power them, it’s a necessity. Here’s why:
- A Protected, Affordable Investment: Level 2 chargers are high-tech and expensive. Surges—particularly those from lightning or transformer issues—can instantly wipe them out. For most homes, adding whole-home surge protection is an affordable step, typically just $200–$300 in labor and materials. This small investment keeps those spikes out before your charger or your EV’s battery alignment takes a hit.
- Comprehensive Safeguards: This isn’t just about your garage. Whole home surge protection shields every circuit in your house, guarding TVs, HVAC systems, computers, appliances—everything—from sudden voltage surges. It’s a catch-all that can instantly save you from debilitating damage.
- Minimized Damage: Minor, repeated voltage spikes aren’t dramatic, but they slowly degrade electronics. A whole-house surge protector stops this incremental damage in its tracks.
- Reduced Downtime and Hassle: Imagine your charger failing mid-storm, leaving you hunting for public charging stations in the deluge. Surge protection minimizes unexpected breakdowns and ensures your EV is ready to go when you are.
- Enhanced Fire Safety: Voltage spikes can cause wires to overheat or spark, potentially leading to electrical fires. Whole-home surge protectors reduce this risk by intercepting excess voltage before it reaches your home’s wiring, offering an extra layer of safety for your family and property.
Whole Home Surge Protection = A Wise Investment
When you install an EV charger with EV Power Solutions, you can seamlessly add Whole Home Type 2 Surge Protection as an accessory—no extra order, no markup, just added safety.
Here’s what you get:
- Full-system protection—not just point-of-use, but the entire electrical panel.
- Code-compliant installation by licensed technicians.
- A single, clean solution bundled with your charger, pedestal, or cable trolley.
EV Power Solutions has a pitch-perfect inspection record, plus we offer the peace of mind that your EV charger (and everything else) is protected, no matter what Mother Nature may throw your way.
Your Home—and Your EV—Will Thank You
Whole-home surge protection isn’t just smart, it’s essential. Don’t let storms, grid issues, or lightning strikes take out your charger or your sense of security. With EV Power Solutions, you get seamless installation, expert advice, and total coverage for all your electronics.