Surge Protection Designed for Modern Homes
Between lightning strikes, power grid interruptions, and appliance overloads, your home faces electrical surges more often than you might think. While some surges barely flicker the lights, others can silently damage your electronics over time or even destroy major systems in a single hit. That makes whole-home surge protection is a smart investment for homes filled with sensitive devices and expensive equipment.
At Priority Home Services, we’ve built our reputation on protecting what matters most. As a family-owned company with roots across Colorado’s Front Range, we provide fast, expert surge protection solutions backed by clear pricing, professional technicians, and responsive service. Whether you’re looking to protect a single home office or an entire smart home setup, our team is ready to help.
What Is Whole-Home Surge Protection and Why Is It Important?
Whole-home surge protection works like a barrier between your electrical system and sudden voltage spikes. These spikes can be caused by nearby lightning strikes, downed power lines, overloaded circuits, or even large appliances cycling on and off. Instead of allowing this extra voltage to travel through your home’s wiring, a surge protector diverts it safely to the ground, helping prevent irreversible damage.
While point-of-use devices like power strips offer limited protection for individual items, a whole-home solution offers far greater defense. These systems are typically installed directly into your main electrical panel by licensed electricians. The result is round-the-clock coverage for everything in your home, from HVAC units and refrigerators to TVs, laptops, and gaming systems.
Surge protection is especially important in areas prone to frequent electrical storms or with aging grid infrastructure. In addition to safeguarding your electronics, it can also protect your peace of mind.
Top Electronics in Your Home at Risk Without Surge Protection
Many homeowners don’t realize just how many systems are vulnerable to power surges.
Here are some of the top items in your home that can be damaged:
- Heating & Cooling Systems: HVAC units, heat pumps, thermostats, and humidifiers
- Kitchen Appliances: Refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers
- Entertainment Devices: TVs, sound systems, gaming consoles, and streaming equipment
- Home Office Equipment: Computers, monitors, routers, printers, and smart assistants
- Laundry Appliances: Washers, dryers, and control boards
- Lighting & Smart Systems: Indoor/outdoor lighting, smart switches, security systems, and doorbells
At Priority Home Services, we install surge protection systems built for today’s technology-heavy homes. Our electricians are background-checked, drug-tested, and receive ongoing technical training to keep up with evolving standards and smart home demands.
The Difference Between Power Strips and Surge Protectors
Many homeowners use power strips, thinking they’re protected from electrical surges, but there’s a big difference between simple outlet expanders and true surge protection.
Let’s break down what each one does, and why whole-home surge protection offers a level of security no power strip can match.
Power Strips
A standard power strip provides extra outlets but no meaningful protection. It may include a circuit breaker, but it doesn’t stop a surge from damaging devices plugged into it. These are better suited for low-risk areas where outlet access is limited.
Surge Protectors
Surge protectors, particularly whole-home models, are designed to detect excess voltage and redirect it away from your wiring and electronics. Unlike power strips, they actively guard your entire electrical system. For comprehensive protection, we recommend combining whole-home protection with individual surge strips for sensitive devices.
We offer up-front, competitive pricing with no hidden fees or gimmicks. Our financing options (including 0% on qualifying projects) make it easy to protect your home now without waiting.
Schedule Your Services Today!
With 24/7 availability and same-day service, Priority Home Services is always ready to respond. Our electricians arrive on time, respect your space, and walk you through your system so you know exactly how your home is protected.
We serve homes and light commercial properties throughout Colorado with regional locations in Littleton, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. Whether you’re upgrading an older home or building new, our team brings the experience, tools, and professionalism to get the job done right.
