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
Todd did a great Job installing electrical outlet for the dryer. Very personable and professional, would recommend him every time. He also showed me how much space I had left on my breaker panel for future use. Thanks Todd!
Show More
Nip Tanner
Great work and done quickly.
Show More
Ernie Gabriel
The service provided was exceptional, encompassing the entire process from initial appointment scheduling to the completion of the work. Elijah demonstrated punctuality, professionalism, and effectively addressed our requirements. Furthermore, the same-day service delivery was greatly appreciated. We are highly satisfied with the service and commend the team’s performance.
Show More
Penney Small
Bryce was very professional, courteous, friendly. He kept us informed about when they will be here, what he was doing, how long they will be. Showed us all the work that was done, and how everything works. Answered all our questions. Very exceptional service. Would recommend to anybody. So very pleased!
Show More
Debra MacKay
Very knowledgeable and efficient staff. Provided me with great future maintenance tips.
Show More
patrick quinn
I was very pleased with the efficient service today!
Show More
Bruce Dobkowski
Friendly and competent and they were careful. Good job.
Show More
Eric Evans
Technicians were booked promptly for service and came in the time window and assessed, diagnosed and managed the problem with our heat pumps quickly and thoroughly informed us along the way of what was needed, the cost and tips to maintain better moving forward. We are grateful and thankful for their service. We will be working with Heritage moving forward for all our heat pump needs!
Show More
Kristen Hoglund
Well trained technician
Show More
kirk plender
Called on a Thursday with an active leak…actually a drip…found by luck on the cellar floor. Vinny showed up less than 24 hours later, and after diagnosing the issue found the problem. It wasn’t what I thought, but his perseverance paid big time dividends. On a Friday early evening Vinny made a trip to a Home Depot 30 minutes away, and when he returned the problem was solved in 30 minutes. Heritage upgraded our electrical system from 100 amp to 200 amp, and installed a whole house generator for us during the winter, so we were very familiar with the company. I can’t say enough good things about their workmanship, their customer service, and their professional employees. I would be pleased to have Vinny come back should the need arise. He was great!! Dean Wolfahrt 115 Payeur Circle Sanford, ME. 04073
Show More
Dean Wolfahrt
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
