Whole-Home Surge Protection

A whole-home surge protector installs at your electrical panel and protects your entire home from power surges. It diverts excess voltage to ground before it reaches your devices, protecting everything plugged into your outlets including HVAC, appliances, computers and TVs.

Yes, especially in Austin where summer thunderstorms, grid instability and frequent ERCOT power events cause regular surges. One lightning strike or major surge can destroy electronics and appliances throughout the house. Whole-home surge protection guards everything on the service rather than the one device plugged into a power strip. Malco Electric provides free estimates with honest, upfront quotes.

Every home is different - cost depends on your panel type, the surge protection device selected, and whether grounding improvements are needed. Because those factors vary home to home, the only reliable way to get an accurate number is an assessment. Malco Electric provides free estimates with honest, upfront quotes - no surprises.

Yes, a layered approach is best. Whole-home surge protectors handle large surges from outside your home (lightning, grid issues), while quality point-of-use surge protectors at outlets provide additional protection for sensitive electronics like computers, TVs, and audio equipment.

Most whole-home surge protector installations take 1 to 2 hours. The device is hardwired directly into your electrical panel by a licensed electrician. We inspect your panel and grounding system as part of every installation to ensure the surge protector performs as designed.