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Whole-Home Surge Protector Services FAQs
A whole-home surge protector is designed to guard your entire electrical system against sudden voltage spikes. It’s hardwired into your main panel and acts like a pressure release valve for your home’s electricity, rerouting dangerous surges away from your outlets, appliances, and sensitive electronics.
Unlike point-of-use protectors like power strips, a panel-mounted surge protector works at the source, shielding every connected circuit. In areas like Manteca, where grid fluctuations or extreme weather can trigger unexpected surges, it’s a smart way to protect what powers your home.
Many homeowners don’t realize they need protection until it’s too late. Here are common warning signs and risk factors that suggest it’s time to install a whole-house surge protector:
If any of these apply to your household, surge protection isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity.
Yes—surge protectors don’t last forever. Most systems are rated for a finite number of joules (the unit of energy they can safely absorb). After enough small or large surges, that protection gradually wears down, even if you don’t notice it.
At Goose Electric, we recommend checking your surge protection status during your regular electrical inspections. If needed, we’ll replace worn or outdated units with newer, more efficient models that meet today’s standards.
Absolutely. When you factor in the cost of replacing a fridge, HVAC system, TV, or computer—let alone all of them after a major surge—the small one-time installation cost quickly pays for itself.
Even better? Most surge protectors are built to handle dozens of minor spikes and keep your system protected around the clock. For Manteca homeowners with EV chargers or sensitive electronics, surge protection offers long-term peace of mind.
The process involves hardwiring the surge protector directly into your electrical panel—something that should only be handled by a licensed electrician. Here’s how Goose Electric does it:
The entire process usually takes less than a few hours, and once installed, protection is active 24/7.