Whole-home protector at the main panel
A Type 2 protector on its own 2-pole breaker, wired short and tight so it reacts fast.
Whole-home surge protector installation in Charlotte
One protector at the electrical panel that guards the whole house: heat pump, water heater, fridge, washer and every outlet. It stops surges from lightning and grid switching before they reach your appliances.
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Why Charlotte homes need one
Summer afternoon thunderstorms roll through the Charlotte area often, and winter ice storms knock out power across whole neighborhoods. A nearby strike, or the power coming back after an outage, can send a spike through every circuit at once.
Plug-in power strips only protect what's plugged into them. The heat pump, water heater, well pump and garage door opener are hardwired, and those are the expensive ones. A Type 2 protector at the panel covers them all.
Surge protection jobs we handle
Protector for a sub-panel
Detached garages, workshops and additions on their own panel get their own protector.
Replacing a spent protector
Protectors wear out after big surges. When the status light goes out, it gets swapped.
Panels with no free space
A full panel can often be reorganized to fit the breaker. You get a quote from a photo first.
Layered protection
Whole-home protection at the panel plus the right plug-in strips for TVs and computers.
Post-storm checkup
After a close strike or a long outage, the protector, breakers and key circuits are checked.
What a whole-home protector does and doesn't do
It clamps surges coming in from the utility line and from lightning on the grid, which covers most damaging events. It won't stop a direct strike on the house, and sensitive electronics still benefit from a good plug-in strip. Together they give you layered protection.
What affects the price
Most jobs are a flat price quoted by text. These are the things that change it, and they are always in the quote before you book.
Whether the panel has space for a 2-pole breaker
Main panel or sub-panel, and how many need protection
Panel location, age and condition
Surge protector model and kA rating you choose
How booking works
Text a photo
Send a photo of your open electrical panel to (702) 830-0155, plus your ZIP code.
Get a clear price
You get a price by text before anything is booked. Tall ceilings or new wiring are priced up front.
Pick a time
Same-day and next-day slots when available, Mon–Sun, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. The room is left clean.
Whole-home surge protector installation questions
Do I really need a whole-home surge protector?
If you have a heat pump, a newer fridge or a washer with electronic controls, it's one of the cheapest ways to protect them. Thunderstorms and outage restorations make surges common.
Does it replace my power strips?
No. It protects the whole house from big incoming surges. Keep plug-in surge strips on TVs and computers for layered protection.
How long does installation take?
Usually one to two hours when the panel has space for the breaker. The power is off for part of the visit.
What if my panel is full?
Send a photo of the open panel. Often breakers can be reorganized to make room, and it's priced in the quote before you book.
How do I know it's still working?
Most protectors have status lights. If a light goes out after a storm, the protector has done its job and should be replaced.
Whole-home surge protector installation near you
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Whole-home surge protector installation across the Charlotte area
Serving Charlotte and every community within about 15 miles.
Send a photo of your open electrical panel
You'll get a flat price by text.