The Importance of Surge Protection | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how surge protection safeguards a home’s appliances and electronics.

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Time: less than an hour

Cost: $20-$300

Skill Level: Varies

Shopping List:
Whole house surge protector
Surge protecting power strip

Steps:
1. At the electrical panel, have an electrician install a whole house surge protector.
2. For sensitive electronics like computers and televisions, use a surge protecting power strip, plugged in to a properly grounded outlet.

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