Why South Florida Homes Require Whole-House Surge Protection
Palm Beach County experiences some of the highest lightning strike densities in North America. A single nearby cloud-to-ground strike can send thousands of excess voltage spike units surging through FP&L power lines, destroying smart TVs, refrigeration electronics, computer hardware, and HVAC inverter boards instantly.
Standard power strip surge protectors only absorb minor transient surges. Installing a panel-mounted Type 2 Surge Protective Device (SPD) shunts high-energy transient voltage surges safely to ground before they enter your home's interior branch wiring.
Benefits of Type 2 Surge Protection:
- Comprehensive Appliance Defense: Protects refrigerators, HVAC compressors, washing machines, and EV chargers.
- NEC 2020/2023 Code Compliance: Modern electrical codes mandate surge protection for all residential service panel replacements.
- Equipment Defense: Panel-mounted SPDs stop voltage spikes right at the main distribution source.