The average home today runs far more sensitive electronics than it did even ten years ago, TVs, computers, smart appliances, HVAC systems, and security equipment, all of it vulnerable to power surges that can happen in an instant. Fountain installs whole-home surge protection at the electrical panel, giving every circuit in your house a layer of protection that plug-in power strips simply can’t match.
Residential Electrical
WHOLE HOME SURGE PROTECTION
Protect What You've Invested In
- Guard your TVs, computers, and appliances from surge damage.
- Protect HVAC systems, well pumps, and other hardwired equipment.
- Cover every circuit in your home, not just what's plugged into a power strip.
- Reduce the risk of damage from lightning strikes near your property.
Real Peace of Mind
- Protect against both major surges and the smaller, repeated surges that wear down electronics over time.
- Reduce the risk of an electrical fire caused by a surge event.
- Keep your home protected around the clock, it works automatically, with nothing to plug in or remember.
- Pairs well with a backup generator for complete power protection.
A Smart, Affordable Investment
- A single whole-home unit costs far less than replacing even one major appliance.
- Reduce wear on electronics from everyday minor surges, extending their lifespan.
- Some insurance providers offer discounts for homes with surge protection installed.
- A one-time installation protects your entire home going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions
What causes a power surge?
Power surges come from both outside and inside your home. Lightning strikes are the most dramatic cause, but the far more common source is utility grid switching, downed power lines, or equipment nearby cycling on and off. Inside your home, large appliances like HVAC systems, refrigerators, and well pumps create smaller surges every time their motors cycle on, and over years, those repeated small surges wear down connected electronics even without a single dramatic event.
What's the difference between whole-home surge protection and a power strip?
A plug-in surge protector or power strip only protects whatever is plugged directly into it, and typically only handles smaller surges before needing to be replaced. Whole-home surge protection is installed at your electrical panel and protects every circuit in your house at once, including hardwired equipment like your HVAC system and well pump that a power strip could never reach.
Can whole-home surge protection stop damage from a direct lightning strike?
No surge protection device can guarantee protection against a direct lightning strike to your home, that amount of energy will find a path regardless. What whole-home surge protection does very effectively is protect against the far more common surges from nearby strikes, grid switching, and internal equipment cycling, which account for the vast majority of surge-related damage.
Do I need surge protection if I already have a generator or EV charger?
Yes, if anything, it becomes more important. Generators and EV chargers introduce additional switching events onto your home's electrical system, and the equipment itself, along with everything else in your home, benefits from that added layer of protection. We often recommend pairing surge protection with these installations rather than treating it as a separate decision.
How long does installation take?
A whole-home surge protection device is installed directly at your electrical panel and is typically completed in under an hour for most homes, with minimal disruption to your day.
Is whole-home surge protection a one-time installation?
Yes, once it's installed at your panel, it protects your home continuously with nothing further needed from you. Some devices include an indicator light so you or your electrician can confirm it's still functioning properly during a routine visit.
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