How to Protect Appliances During Storms
Summer is approaching, and the weather can have a big impact on your appliances. Summer storms, lightning, rain, extreme heat, and power outages can damage appliances, which usually work harder and longer during the summer months. A power surge can reach your home, fry your circuit breakers, and spread to your outlets. If a device or appliance is plugged in, it may not survive the sudden surge of electricity. An electrical surge could cause permanent damage to computers, TVs, and other sensitive electronics. So, if you ever notice the lights in your home flickering, it might be a signal of an electrical surge. To prevent possible repairs and protect your appliances, you can follow some safety rules. Just be alert and preview what could happen if a storm occurs.
Steps that can save your electronics from electrical surge damage
*Unplug any appliances and electronic equipment when there is a threat of a storm.
The electrical energy from lightning is far too powerful, so it generates electrical surges that can damage electronic equipment like your computer. Typical surge protectors or UPS devices will not protect equipment from a lightning strike. Surge protectors are effective for more common power surges caused by the operation of high-power electrical devices (such as air conditioners and refrigerators), faulty wiring, or downed power lines.
*Disconnect your computer and electric appliances from the power source
When you are not home, and especially while on vacation or on long weekends, unplug your electric appliances.
*Keep other non-essential electronics unplugged when not in use
*Install whole-house surge protectors at the main electrical service panel
This is where the circuit breakers or fuses are located. The suppressor will channel the extra electricity during the power surge and prevent it from getting into your main system.
Even when we are careful and try to prevent problems, unexpected situations might occur. If this is the situation, All Area Appliance Service in Denver will solve the problem. When you need professional appliance repair, hire the appliance experts of All Area Appliance Service. No other appliance service center can match our strong determination to serve all your appliance needs.