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Whole-Home Surge Protection

Licensed Miami Electrician • #EC13012419 • 24/7 Available

Whole-Home Surge Protection

Florida leads the nation in lightning strikes—and every strike within miles of your home sends damaging voltage surges through your electrical system. Whole-home surge protection installed at your electrical panel intercepts these surges before they reach your expensive electronics, appliances, and HVAC systems. Solomon Electric installs professional-grade surge protection that guards your entire home, not just individual outlets.

Licensed FL EC13012419
24/7 Emergency Response
1.2M FL Lightning Strikes/Year
Major Avg Surge Damage Risk
0+ Years Experience
4.9 Star Rating

Why Your South Florida Home Needs Surge Protection

If you haven't installed whole-home surge protection, your electronics are vulnerable. Here's why protection matters in Florida.

Florida Lightning Capital

Central and South Florida experience more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the United States. Each nearby strike induces dangerous voltage spikes in your wiring.

Expensive Modern Electronics

Smart TVs, gaming systems, computers, and smart home devices contain sensitive microprocessors that can be destroyed by even small voltage spikes.

HVAC System Vulnerability

Modern air conditioning systems contain electronic control boards costing hundreds to replace. A single surge can disable your AC in Florida's brutal heat.

Appliance Control Boards

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens now contain computerized controls. Surge damage to these boards often costs more than half the appliance's value to repair.

Utility Grid Fluctuations

Power surges don't only come from lightning. Utility switching, downed lines, and grid problems cause surges that travel right into your home.

Insurance Claim Limitations

While homeowner's insurance may cover surge damage, deductibles and depreciation often leave you paying significant out-of-pocket costs. Prevention is more economical.

Our Surge Protection Installation Process

1

Electrical System Assessment

We evaluate your electrical panel, grounding system, and existing protection to recommend the right surge protection device (SPD) for your home's needs.

2

Equipment Selection

We use commercial-grade SPDs with appropriate joule ratings and response times—not the consumer-grade units from hardware stores that provide minimal protection.

3

Professional Installation

Our licensed electricians install the SPD at your main panel with proper connections and dedicated breaker. Installation typically takes 1-2 hours.

4

Grounding Verification

Effective surge protection requires proper grounding. We verify your home's grounding system and make any necessary improvements.

5

Testing & Documentation

We test the installation, explain the LED indicators (so you know protection is active), and provide documentation for your records and insurance company.

Benefits of Whole-Home Surge Protection

Protect Everything at Once

Unlike power strip surge protectors, whole-home protection guards every outlet, every appliance, and your HVAC system simultaneously. One device, total protection.

Save Thousands in Replacement Costs

A single lightning-related surge can destroy multiple devices worth thousands of dollars. Whole-home surge protection costs a fraction of one major claim.

Potential Insurance Discounts

Some insurance companies offer premium discounts for homes with whole-home surge protection installed by a licensed electrician with documentation.

Peace of Mind During Storms

Florida afternoon thunderstorms happen almost daily in summer. Stop worrying about whether this storm will be the one that fries your electronics.

Professional Surge Protection for South Florida Homes

South Florida experiences more lightning strikes than anywhere else in the United States—an average of 1.2 million strikes per year in Florida alone. Without whole-home surge protection, every nearby lightning strike sends damaging voltage spikes through your power lines. Solomon Electric installs professional-grade surge protective devices (SPDs) that intercept these surges before they destroy your expensive electronics, appliances, and HVAC systems.

Why Power Strips Aren't Enough in Florida

Those $20 power strips from the hardware store might protect a lamp from a minor fluctuation, but they're woefully inadequate for Florida's lightning environment. They can't protect hardwired devices, they degrade invisibly over time, and they don't have the capacity to handle significant surges. Whole-home surge protection installed at your electrical panel protects every outlet, every appliance, and every circuit—including your air conditioning system.

Protect Your Investment in Modern Technology

Modern homes contain tens of thousands of dollars in electronics vulnerable to surge damage: smart TVs, gaming systems, computers, smart home hubs, security cameras, and smart appliances. Your HVAC system alone contains electronic control boards that cost hundreds to replace. One lightning-induced surge can cause more damage than a decade of surge protection costs.

Serving Lightning Alley Communities

Solomon Electric provides whole-home surge protection throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Our licensed electricians install commercial-grade SPDs in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, and all surrounding communities. Protect your home before the next storm—contact us for a protection assessment.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about our electrical services and availability.

Power strip surge protectors provide a second layer of defense, but they can't protect everything—especially hardwired devices like your HVAC system, water heater, and built-in appliances. They also degrade over time and often fail without warning. Whole-home protection at your panel stops surges before they reach any outlet.
A surge protective device (SPD) installed at your electrical panel monitors incoming voltage. When it detects a dangerous spike, it instantly diverts the excess energy to your home's grounding system—protecting everything connected to your electrical system.
A direct lightning strike to your home involves massive energy that no residential equipment can fully stop—though whole-home protection will significantly reduce damage even in direct strikes. However, most lightning damage comes from nearby strikes (within a mile or more) that induce surges through power lines—and this is exactly what surge protection handles.
Quality surge protectors last 5-10 years under normal conditions, though multiple significant surge events will reduce lifespan. Most units include LED indicators showing protection status. We recommend annual inspection during your electrical system checkup.
Most policies don't require it, but many insurers offer premium discounts for documented whole-home surge protection installation. After a major surge event, some insurers add surge protection requirements for continued coverage. Check with your agent about available discounts.
Given Florida's extreme lightning activity, we recommend SPDs with minimum 50,000-amp surge current ratings and joule ratings of 1,000 or higher. Consumer-grade units with 400-600 joule ratings provide minimal protection against lightning-induced surges.

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Professional Whole-Home Surge Protection in South Florida

Solomon Electric provides whole-home surge protection for residential and commercial customers across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Select your city to see local projects and FAQs.

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Contact Solomon Electric today for a free consultation. Our licensed electricians are ready to help with your whole-home surge protection needs in South Florida.

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