Each year electrical power disturbances claim more than $26 billion in property damage, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. All appliances, including sensitive electronics, are subject to damaging power surges - very brief but extreme bursts of extra energy, which can be caused by things such as lightning, animals or birds on power lines, wind-blown limbs or downed poles. A high quality surge suppression system can provide protection for your home's appliances and electronics. We can help with the whole house surge protection program - now available from your Co-op.

What is Whole House Surge Protection?
Whole house surge protection starts with a visit from a qualified Co-op electrician to test and analyze your home's electrical grounding. If it's up to code, the Co-op will install the Kenick meter-based surge arrestor and HomeGuard® Surge Protection kit.

This whole house surge protection provides your home with two levels of surge protection. First, the meter arrester blocks surges from entering your home with a special device installed by a qualified Co-op electrician at your electric meter. This device protects your home and major "white" appliances, such as your refrigerator, air conditioner, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer.

Also, you'll receive four high-quality plug-in devices (HomeGuard Surge Protection kit) to provide a second level of protection for your television, computer and other sensitive electronic equipment. You'll get all this and a socket tester for just $450, including delivery and installation. Additional plug-in units are available.