Why Surge Protection Is Essential for Utah Homes

From summer lightning storms to everyday appliance use, your home is exposed to power surges more often than you might think. These spikes in voltage can silently destroy your electronics, shorten the lifespan of your appliances, and—even worse—spark dangerous electrical fires.
At Ogden Electrician, we believe surge protection is one of the most overlooked but essential upgrades for modern Utah homes. If you’ve never installed whole-home surge protection, here’s why now is the time.

What Is a Power Surge?
A power surge is a sudden spike in electrical voltage that travels through your home’s wiring. It can be caused by:

• Lightning strikes near your home
• Power grid switching by your utility company
• Faulty appliances cycling on and off (especially HVAC units or fridges)
• Downed power lines or transformer issues
• Poor internal wiring or overloaded circuits

While many people associate surges only with lightning, 80% of power surges actually come from inside the home.

What Damage Can a Power Surge Cause?
Even small surges can do major damage over time. Repeated exposure can fry circuit boards, reduce energy efficiency, and ruin sensitive electronics. More serious surges can destroy:

• TVs
• Computers
• Kitchen appliances
• Smart home devices
• HVAC systems
• Garage door openers

And since many homeowners’ insurance policies don’t cover surge damage to electronics, the costs can add up fast.

How Surge Protection Works
Whole-home surge protection involves installing a surge protector directly to your electrical panel, which stops surges at the source--before they enter your home’s circuits.
Benefits include:

• Protection for your entire home—not just one outlet
• Increased lifespan for electronics and appliances
• Reduced fire risk from overloaded wiring
• Peace of mind during storms or grid issues

It’s a one-time investment that offers long-term security.

Why Utah Homes Are Especially at Risk
Utah’s fluctuating temperatures, lightning storms, and widespread suburban power grids make homes vulnerable to both internal and external surges. Older homes in Ogden, Roy, North Ogden, Clinton, and Pleasant View are especially at risk if they’ve never had panel upgrades or surge protection installed.

How Ogden Electrician Can Help
At Ogden Electrician, we install code-compliant surge protectors that integrate directly with your main service panel. Whether you have a newer panel or need an electrical panel upgrade, we’ll recommend the right solution for your home, power usage, and budget.
We also provide:

• Free surge protection consultations
• Upgraded breaker panels for high-demand homes
• Protection for both 120V and 240V appliances
• Emergency service if you’ve experienced a surge-related issue

Quick Surge Protection Checklist

• Do you use smart home tech or a home office setup?
• Do you live in an area with frequent lightning or power flickers?
• Is your panel more than 15 years old?
• Do you rely heavily on HVAC, fridge, or other large appliances?

If you answered “yes” to even one of these, it’s time to install surge protection.

Serving Ogden & Weber County
We proudly serve homes across Northern Utah, including:

• Ogden
• South Ogden
• Clinton
• Roy
• North Ogden
• Riverdale
• Pleasant View
• West Haven
• Farr West 

 Schedule Your Surge Protection Installation Today
Protect your investments and your peace of mind. Call Ogden Electrician to schedule your whole-home surge protection consultation or upgrade.
190 W 33rd Street #160 Suite C, Ogden, UT 84401
 (385) 644-6081
www.OgdenElectrician.org