Whole Home Surge Protectors in Massachusetts
We have a lot of electrical needs in today’s modern world. From household appliances to entertainment systems, computers, and more, we have a lot tied into our home’s electricity. However, without the proper level of surge protection, you could be risking all these things to severe damage or needing to replace them much sooner than you should.
Even if you’ve never experienced a surge coming into your home before, over 80% of residential voltage surges are generated within your own home and they happen more often than you’d think. This is why Heritage Home Service urges all of our Massachusetts customers to protect their homes through the use of a whole-home surge protection device or SPD for short.
FAQs
-
Massachusetts Whole Home Surge Protection Services
Our dedicated electrical team at Heritage are surge protection experts. Our team will arrive at your door and help you design a surge protection system that’s right for your home and needs.
-
How Does Whole Home Surge Protection Work?
Not to be confused with lightning or current protection systems, a whole-home surge protector attaches to your electrical panel, managing the voltage in your home’s electrical system by safely dispersing excess voltage away from your home if it detects voltage above a certain threshold. In practice, this means that every piece of equipment, device, and electrical fixture are protected from external and internal surges without the need for point-of-use surge protection.
-
What are the Benefits of Whole Home Surge Protection?
A whole-home surge protectoat Are the hr is just that. It protects anything plugged into your home’s electrical system natively, without the need for point-of-use protectors (commonly seen as surge protection strips or outlets). As a primary line of defense, this is the basic level of protection all homes should have and is now required by code in all new construction. When used in combination with point-of-use surge protection, SPDs can eliminate the threat of voltage surges to your expensive devices and equipment.
Do You Have to Update Whole Home Surge Protection?
Wear and tear will occur on any surge protector through use. This means that over time it will lose its effectiveness to protect your home. The lifespan of whole-home SPDs is typically three to five years depending on how often your home experiences surges. Regardless, we always recommend you check your surge protector for proper operation at least once a year.
Ask The Experts at Heritage How to Protect Your Home Against Surges
Our experienced team of electricians can answer any questions you have about whole-home surge protection and what the best practices are when it comes to choosing and installing a protection system that works for your home. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Financing Made Easy
When you choose Heritage, you can rest easy knowing that we provide straightforward options to help you budget for a complete solution that will last you for decades to come.
VIEW FINANCING OPTIONS
Home Advantage Membership
With Home Advantage Membership, enjoy peace of mind knowing your home’s plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical needs are handled year after year—hassle-free, with added benefits.
VIEW MEMBERSHIP
What Our Customers Are Saying
Caleb was amazing, knowledgeable and solved our issue quickly. Will absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for sump pump or plumping issues.
Show More
Sarah Reece
They came out the day after I called and Drew was very helpful and did a great job explaining what was wrong with our french drain. He fixed what was needed and quoted additional services. Highly recommend
Show More
Svetlana Dukhon
Jordan was my technician with Heritage Plumbing. He was super helpful, kept me informed, followed up with me over the phone, sent me quotes and did his best to help with my tankless water heater repair and warranty from Navien. Unfortunately Navien did not want to replace my unit even though the problem was due to a faulty part that caused a leak inside the unit and created really bad damage. Even though Jordan worked hard to advocate for me, Navien would only send parts for replacement so I decided to buy a new unit instead.
Show More
Cartiana Downie
Brandon did an excellent job of installing my Google Ring Doorbell and living room ceiling fan. He was very polite and pleasant to talk too. I will definitely have him do more work as I need it.
Show More
Debra Bennett
Absolutely fantastic experience with these folks! I had to have a major overhaul of my electrical panel and hot water heater and they did both the same day! Service was very professional, timely, and really well done. I was extremely impressed!!
Show More
Bethany
We were able to get a same day appointment. It was good news in that our problems need attention but it may cost less than we originally thought. Prompt service, courteous and professional. The technician/plumber was able to evaluate the problems and make recommendations.
Show More
Jaimy Friedrich
Called Heritage to repair my hot water heater. They were there within 4 hours, had a great plumber.did a great job at a great price. Will definitely call them in the future.
Show More
Kevin ritchie
Sean and Angel did an exceptional job, very friendly, professional and fast. They cleaned up beautifully. I highly recommend Heritage!
Show More
Liza
The reason I use Heritage is they always do an exceptional job. The technician we had do a service (Jake), went out of his way to explain what he was doing to my curious autistic 8 year old. He was very understanding of his questions. Lucky for our Tech our son makes all the decisions. We ended up needing a new furnace but Jake and his manager worked hard to find the best options for us and Jake was excellent at explaining everything. Very detailed. Heritage also installed my water heater in the past and we used them again because they respected my house and did neat work. You get what you pay for with them.
Show More
Erik
I had a light installed. There was no power going to the wires. They found the problem and fixed it and installed the light. The Elections were great.
Show More
michael coughlin
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is a whole-house surge protector and how does it work?
A whole-house surge protector is installed at your main electrical panel and acts as a first line of defense against voltage spikes entering your home through the utility line. It diverts excess voltage safely to the ground, protecting all of your connected appliances, electronics, and wiring from damage.
-
Why do I need surge protection beyond a power strip?
Power strips offer limited protection for individual devices, but they cannot stop large surges caused by lightning strikes or utility grid fluctuations from entering your home’s wiring. A whole-house surge protector installed by Heritage safeguards your entire electrical system, including hardwired appliances like HVAC systems and major kitchen appliances.
-
How common are power surges in Massachusetts?
Power surges are more common than most homeowners realize — they can occur dozens of times per day from appliances cycling on and off, utility grid switching, and nearby construction. Massachusetts also experiences frequent thunderstorms and nor’easters that increase the risk of large, damaging external surges.
-
How long does a whole-house surge protector last?
Most whole-house surge protectors last between 3 and 5 years depending on the frequency and severity of surges in your area. Heritage recommends periodic inspections to verify your surge protector is still functioning properly, as these devices absorb energy over time and eventually need replacement.
-
Can Heritage install surge protection for my specific equipment?
Absolutely. In addition to whole-house surge protectors, Heritage can install point-of-use surge protection for sensitive and high-value equipment such as home theater systems, computers, and smart home hubs. Layering whole-house and point-of-use protection provides the most comprehensive defense against surges.
Schedule a comprehensive service near you!
Whether you need routine maintenance, repair, or new installation – we have you covered.
Find a Service Technician Near You
-
Belknap County, NH
- Alton
- Barnstead
- Belmont
- Gilford
- Gilmanton
- Laconia
- Meredith
- New Hampton
- Sanbornton
- Tilton
-
Hillsborough County, NH
-
Merrimack County, NH
-
Rockingham County, NH
- Atkinson
- Auburn
- Brentwood
- Candia
- Chester
- Danville
- Deerfield
- Derry
- East Kingston
- Epping
- Exeter
- Fremont
- Greenland
- Hampstead
- Hampton
- Hampton Falls
- Kensington
- Kingston
- Londonderry
- Newfields
- Newington
- Newmarket
- Newton
- North Hampton
- Northwood
- Nottingham
- Plaistow
- Portsmouth
- Raymond
- Rye
- Salem
- Sandown
- Seabrook
- South Hampton
- Stratham
- Windham
-
Strafford County, NH
-
Middlesex County, MA
-
Essex County, MA
- Amesbury
- Andover
- Beverly
- Boxford
- Danvers
- Georgetown
- Gloucester
- Groveland
- Haverhill
- Ipswich
- Lawrence
- Lynn
- Lynnfield
- Marblehead
- Merrimac
- Methuen
- Middleton
- Newburyport
- North Andover
- Peabody
- Rockport
- Rowley
- Salem
- Salisbury
- Saugus
- Swampscott
- Topsfield
- West Newbury
-
Worcester County, MA
- Auburn
- Boylston
- Charlton
- Dudley
- Grafton
- Holden
- Leicester
- Millbury
- Northborough
- Northbridge
- Oxford
- Paxton
- Princeton
- Rutland
- Shrewsbury
- Southborough
- Spencer
- Sterling
- Sutton
- Upton
- West Boylston
- Westborough
- Webster
- Worcester
-
Norfolk County, MA
- Braintree
- Brookline
- Canton
- Dedham
- Dover
- Foxborough
- Franklin
- Medfield
- Millis
- Milton
- Needham
- Norfolk
- Norwood
- Quincy
- Randolph
- Stoughton
- Walpole
- Wellesley
- Weymouth
- Wrentham
-
Suffolk County, MA
- Boston
- Chelsea
- Revere
- Winthrop
-
Cumberland County, ME
-
York County, ME
-
Androscoggin County, ME
