{"id":3891,"date":"2023-10-10T14:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T19:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/?p=3891"},"modified":"2023-10-18T14:20:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:20:37","slug":"all-about-surge-protectors-how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/all-about-surge-protectors-how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Surge Protectors: How to Choose and Install the Best Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone knows they need surge protectors, but they may not fully understand why. Aren\u2019t they devices that allow you to plug multiple devices into one outlet? Actually, they do much more than that! They help protect appliances and devices from power surges, which can occur for several reasons, from passing storms to faulty household wiring. Read on to learn more about these useful pieces of equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Understanding Surges and Surge Protectors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surge protectors do more than allow you to plug in multiple devices to one outlet. Their main role is to protect your electronic devices from power surges. Surges typically happen during storms, but they can happen at any time, burning out outlets and causing harm to devices that are plugged into them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Factors to Consider When Choosing Surge Protectors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several factors to consider when buying surge protectors, especially if you\u2019re in an area that\u2019s prone to electrical surges. Here are a few items to review when buying a surge protector:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voltage rating and energy absorption capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of outlets and types of connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clamping voltage for effective protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response time and maximum surge current<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Types of Surge Protectors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surge protectors come in a few different forms, and they all have slightly different functions. These are the different types and what they do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic surge protectors are the most popular. They have on\/off switches, which are useful in the event of a storm or even if you\u2019re trying to save electricity from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/smart-home-devices-that-can-reduce-your-power-bill\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vampire power use<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surge protectors with power conditioning offer an additional layer of protection, actively controlling the amount of electricity that runs through them and getting rid of the problems that often cause appliances to flicker.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole-house surge protectors plug directly into the electrical panel of your home and protect everything you plug in. As you may imagine, these pieces of equipment are an investment. However, they\u2019re worth considering if you live in an area with frequent surges.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tips for Maximizing Surge Protector Effectiveness<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important way to keep up to date with surge protectors is by replacing them every 3-5 years. It may be prudent to replace some of them after a major surge, especially if you see signs that they\u2019re not working properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surge protectors help keep your electronic devices and appliances running safely and efficiently. This can help you save money on electricity. Another great way to save money on power is by switching to Pronto Power, the prepaid electric company in Texas offering the lowest rates. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows they need surge protectors, but they may not fully understand why. Aren\u2019t they devices that allow you to plug multiple devices into one outlet? Actually, they do much more than that! They help protect appliances and devices from power surges, which can occur for several reasons, from passing storms to faulty household wiring. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/en\/all-about-surge-protectors-how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-ones\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">All About Surge Protectors: How to Choose and Install the Best Ones<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3892,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>All About Surge Protectors: How to Choose and Install the Best Ones - Pronto Power<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/all-about-surge-protectors-how-to-choose-and-install-the-best-ones\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"All About Surge Protectors: How to Choose and Install the Best Ones - Pronto Power\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Everyone knows they need surge protectors, but they may not fully understand why. 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