When you think of a surge protector, you likely think of a power bar for computer components. When you plug in multiple electronics into one power bar and then plug that into one outlet, a built-in surge protector can protect your electronics from surges in the electrical system.
Bring this idea to a much larger scale and consider a surge protector that can protect the entire house from these surges. How do they work? Are they truly effective? How much do they cost?
The following infographic answers the question, “What is a Whole House Surge Protector?”
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