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Whole-Home Surge Protection for Central Florida Homes

Licensed Florida electrical contractor · EC13015623, EC13002933 · Serving Central Florida since 1999

Central Florida sees some of the most frequent lightning in the country, and summer storms bring regular power flickers and utility switching. Those events send voltage spikes through your wiring. A whole-home surge protector, installed at your electrical panel, is the first line of defense for the equipment plugged into every room.

Signs You Need Whole-Home Surge Protection

Electronics or appliances have failed after a storm or a power outage.
Your lights flicker or dim when large appliances start, or the power blinks often.
You have expensive equipment with circuit boards: HVAC systems, pool pumps and controls, refrigerators, washers, TVs, and smart-home devices.
You rely on power strips alone. Plug-in strips protect one outlet. They do nothing for hardwired equipment like your AC, water heater, or pool equipment.
You are replacing your panel or service. Current electrical code requires a surge protective device when a home’s service is installed or replaced.

What We Do

Our team installs a surge protective device (SPD) at your main panel, where it can limit surges before they spread through your home’s wiring. We:

Check your panel, grounding, and bonding first, since a surge protector depends on a solid ground path
Install a properly rated SPD on a dedicated breaker
Recommend point-of-use protection for sensitive electronics as a second layer
Coordinate surge protection with panel upgrades, generator hookups, and EV charger installs

A clear note: no surge protector can stop a direct lightning strike. What whole-home protection does well is handle the far more common surges from nearby strikes, utility switching, and large motors cycling on and off inside your home.

Why Homeowners Choose R. Howe Electric

Licensed Florida electrical contractor (EC13015623, EC13002933)

Serving Central Florida since 1999

5.0 stars on Google

Grounding checked on every install, not just a device bolted on

One-year workmanship warranty

Flat, upfront pricing before any work begins

Service Areas

We install whole-home surge protection in Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Orlando, and nearby Seminole and Orange county communities.

SanfordLake MaryOviedoLongwoodCasselberryAltamonte SpringsOrlando

Surge Protection FAQ

Is whole-home surge protection worth it in Florida?

For most homes, yes. Frequent storms and power fluctuations wear down electronics over time, and modern appliances, HVAC systems, and pool equipment all contain sensitive circuit boards.

Do I still need surge protector power strips?

We recommend both. The panel unit handles larger surges coming in from outside. Point-of-use strips add protection for TVs, computers, and other sensitive electronics.

How long does installation take?

A typical installation takes a few hours, depending on your panel and grounding.

Can you add surge protection to an older panel?

Usually. If your panel is a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or otherwise in poor shape, we will tell you and talk through whether replacing it makes more sense.

Related Electrical Services

Panel Upgrades Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting Lighting Installation Ceiling Fan Installation EV Charger Installation Generator Installation Pool Electrical

Protect Your Home Before the Next Storm

Call (407) 714-1341 to schedule surge protection. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Licensed & insured · Florida licenses EC13015623, EC13002933, CAC1824573 · 1117 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773