Whole House Surge Protection in Los Gatos, CA
Modern homes in Los Gatos are full of sensitive electronics: variable-speed HVAC, induction cooktops, EV chargers, TVs and computers. A single voltage spike from the grid can damage all of it at once. Unique Electrical Services installs whole house surge protection in Los Gatos, CA at the panel, so every circuit is covered.
Whole House Surge Protection services we provide in Los Gatos
- Type 2 panel-mounted surge protector installation
- Type 1 meter-base surge protection
- Sub panel and detached building surge devices
- Surge protection for HVAC, EV chargers and generators
- Point-of-use protection for home offices and media
- Replacement of expired or tripped surge devices
- Grounding and bonding verification
- Warranty registration assistance
On a surge protection visit in Los Gatos, the electrician mounts the device beside or inside the panel, connects it to a dedicated breaker with the shortest possible leads, and verifies the grounding electrode system. A good ground is what lets a surge protector work, so we check it every time.
Homeowners in Los Gatos and nearby Holy City, Redwood Estates and Scotts Valley see the value after the first outage. Utility switching, transformer faults and summer lightning all send surges down the line, and a whole home device absorbs them before they reach your equipment.
Good reasons to add surge protection in Los Gatos
- You have a new HVAC system, EV charger or solar inverter
- Electronics have failed after outages
- You are already upgrading the panel
- You have a home office or media room
- Your area sees frequent utility switching or storms
How whole house surge protection works with Unique Electrical Services
Call or book online
Tell us what you are seeing. For emergencies, a dispatcher gets an electrician moving right away.
Diagnosis and flat quote
The electrician inspects, explains the cause in plain language, and gives you a written flat price before starting.
Work done right
Clean, code-compliant work with the parts on the truck. Permits and inspections handled when required.
Walkthrough and guarantee
We test everything with you, label the panel, clean up, and back the work with our written guarantee.
Serving Los Gatos and nearby areas
Searching for whole house surge protection near me in Los Gatos? Our electricians cover every neighborhood in Los Gatos and the surrounding communities of Holy City, Redwood Estates and Scotts Valley. We are a local electrical company for all of Santa Cruz County.
Whole House Surge Protection near Los Gatos
What Los Gatos customers say
★★★★★Panel upgrade to 200 amps on our older Los Gatos home. Done in one day, power back on by dinner, inspector passed it the first time. The panel is labeled better than any I have seen.
★★★★★Generator install with an automatic transfer switch. First shutoff after the install, the lights flicked and came right back. Everyone in Los Gatos should have one of these.
★★★★★Whole house surge protector and a new outdoor outlet. Quick visit, fair flat rate, and the electrician took the time to check our grounding too.
Whole House Surge Protection in Los Gatos: frequently asked questions
How much does whole house surge protection cost in Los Gatos?
It is one of the most affordable protections we offer. Los Gatos customers receive a flat price that includes the device, breaker and installation.
Do I still need power strips?
A panel surge protector handles large surges. Quality point-of-use strips add a second layer for the most sensitive gear.
How long does a surge protector last?
Most last many years, and a status light tells you when it has done its job and needs replacement.
Which areas near Los Gatos do you cover for whole house surge protection?
All of Los Gatos and nearby communities including Holy City, Redwood Estates and Scotts Valley, plus the rest of Santa Cruz County.