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Whole House Surge Protection in Farmington, NM

Power strips only protect what is plugged into them. A whole house surge protector, installed at your main panel in Farmington, protects every circuit, including the air conditioner, furnace, refrigerator, and well pump that never touch a power strip.

Surge protection services

Most surges are small and come from inside the home or from utility switching, and over time they wear down circuit boards in appliances. A panel-mounted surge protective device handles both the everyday surges and the big storm-driven ones. In Farmington we usually pair it with point-of-use protection for computers and televisions.

  • Panel-mounted whole house surge protector installation
  • Protection sized to your service
  • Dedicated breaker and short, direct connections
  • Grounding and bonding check
  • Surge protection for sub panels and outbuildings
  • Protection for well pumps and HVAC equipment
  • Replacement of spent surge devices
  • Advice on point-of-use protection

Why Farmington homes add surge protection

  • Thunderstorms and lightning during monsoon season
  • Brief outages and flickers when the grid switches
  • Expensive electronics in appliances, HVAC, and garage door openers
  • A home office or medical equipment that must stay up
  • A new panel, where current code calls for surge protection

Our process for surge protection in Farmington

  1. Reach us any time

    Phones are answered around the clock. Urgent problems are sent to our emergency electrician.

  2. On-site assessment

    We find the real cause, not just the symptom, and lay out your options and their cost.

  3. Repair or installation

    You choose how to proceed, and we carry out the work carefully and safely.

  4. Tested and explained

    We test everything, label what we touched, and answer your questions before we go.

Why Farmington properties call a local electrician

Northwest New Mexico's plateau country brings freezing winter nights, spring wind, and summer lightning. Around Farmington, that means voltage drop on long feeders, weathered outdoor equipment, and electrical systems that have been added onto over the years.

Electric service in San Juan County is typically provided by Farmington Electric Utility System, the City of Aztec, or the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. For work on the service entrance or meter, we arrange the disconnect and reconnect with them so you do not have to.

We provide surge protection throughout Farmington, including the Foothills, Crouch Mesa, and Downtown Farmington. If you searched for an electrician near the Foothills or an electrician in Crouch Mesa, we are close by. We also serve nearby Kirtland, Flora Vista, Bloomfield, and Aztec.

Whole House Surge Protection FAQs for Farmington

Will a whole house surge protector stop a direct lightning strike?

Nothing fully protects against a direct strike to the house. A surge protector handles the far more common case: surges arriving on the power lines from nearby strikes and utility events.

How long does installation take?

Usually about an hour, with power off for only part of that time.

Do surge protectors wear out?

Yes. They absorb energy each time they work. Most have an indicator light that shows when the device needs replacing.

How soon can you schedule surge protection in Farmington?

Call (888) 633-7804 and we will give you the earliest opening. Urgent problems go to the front of the line.

Related reading: Monsoon Season Surge Protection for New Mexico Homes

Need surge protection in Farmington?

Call any time. We answer 24 hours a day.

Call (888) 633-7804
Call (888) 633-7804