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Lightning Arrester Vs Surge Arrester
Lightning Arrester Vs Surge Arrester

Lightning Arrester Vs Surge Arrester

Most homeowners want to ensure that their property is protected from the dangers of lightning strikes and power…

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Most homeowners want to ensure that their property is protected from the dangers of lightning strikes and power surges. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to understand what methods work best for avoiding such problems. At Mr. Electric of Fort Worth, we are excited to offer a wide range of electrical services for customers in North Texas, including whole home surge protection. Have you wondered what the difference is between a lightning arrester and a surge arrester? Then this article is for you. 

What is a Lightning Arrester?

A lightning arrester protects your home against a direct hit during an electrical storm. If a bolt of lightning were to strike, the lightning arrester directs the excess energy away from the house and toward the ground. 

The guys were super nice, I loved that they did the work immediately. Also after having a discussion with them about the static electricity from a lightenimg strike we had and it fried everything they suggested a surge protector to keep that from happening again. So we did that.

Dawn Boyd

Scheduled an appointment with Mr Electric of Fort Worth and received a call  they were able to show up early and had Dylan show up on time stocked with a full truck. He was able to diagnosis the issue quickly and restore my power to a few plugs that were causing the breakers to trip continuously. Dylan was very knowledgable, clearly explained the cause and how he would fix the issue, and addressed all concerns that we had. He was replaced two breakers and installed 2 new outlets along with diagnosing the problem in about an hour. Very quick and so far seems to have resolved our electrical issue. Would definitely recommend Mr Electric of Fort Worth!

Jacob Felderhoff

Dylan was so nice and always on time. Very qualified and explained everything he needed to do in a way I understood. My older house required an outside panel so I had a lot of work but Dylan and his helper worked together very well and finished on time so I was not out of power more than needed. Everything looked and worked great when done. I don't know how he was able to replace the cracked power pole and wiring on my roof so quickly and beautifully. I am very, very impressed with his skill level and would request him for any future work. The company is very well organized and office contact was a pleasure to work with(which is rare since these positions are usually underpaid)so reward her well, she is the "door" to your organization. She and Dylan sealed my deal!

Sherry Christian

Cody was professional, knowledgeable, and was able to provide me with a quick diagnosis pertaining to a wiring issue in one of my rooms. He gave me the price for the repair/modification and fixed the issue all in less than an hour. Thanks Cody!

Kevin Williams

Lightning Arrester Vs Surge Arrester

What is a Surge Arrester?

A surge arrester, also known as a “surge protection device” or transient voltage surge suppressor” works toward the same goal, but performs a slightly different function. The surge arrester protects your internal electrical system from surges that may be caused by the lightning strike, and ensures that the energy finds its way into the grounding wire. 

Surge Arrester or Surge Suppressor?

People often confuse a surge arrestor with a surge suppressor. Suppressors help to protect your outlets, appliances and equipment from electrical surges. They are normally integrated with a whole home protection system and can protect the house from a variety of issues including grid failures and outages.

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Why Whole Home Surge Protection is Essential for Homeowners

While surge arrestors and lightning arresters are a must for homeowners who want to defend their homes against the dangers of lightning strikes, whole home surge protection is also essential. Many homeowners skip out on this extra layer of security. Whole home surge will help keep your entire electrical system safe from both internal and external issues caused by lightning, grid failures, wiring issues and more. Best of all, your expensive electronics and appliances will stay safe long term, by avoiding the damage caused by ongoing minor surges that go largely unnoticed by homeowners. 

Interested in Whole Home Surge Protection? Call Mr. Electric of Fort Worth

Are you concerned about whether your home is properly defended? Call the experts at Mr. Electric of Fort Worth. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial services including electrical system installation, professional inspections, whole home surge protection installation, wiring upgrades, and more. Do you live in Fort Worth, Arlington, White Settlement, Burleson, Benbrook, Aledo, Weatherford, Texas or another nearby DFW area neighborhood? Then contact our electricians at Mr. Electric of Fort Worth for more information or to schedule a convenient appointment with a licensed and insured electrician in Fort Worth

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