Myth or Truth: Surge Protection Is Only Needed During Hurricane Season
Many South Floridians believe surge protection only matters when the storms roll in. Myth.
The truth is, power surges happen every day, even on clear, sunny afternoons, and they quietly wear down the systems that power your home or business. Over time, those small spikes in voltage can damage appliances, panels, and smart devices, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
At Wesworth Electric, we’ve seen this story countless times: a simple voltage surge takes out an A/C board, a refrigerator, or even a main electrical panel. The fix isn’t expensive, but prevention is far more cost-effective.
Understanding the Myth
It’s easy to connect power surges with hurricanes. After all, Florida weather is notorious for lightning and outages. But in reality, surges come from many everyday sources, including:
- Utility grid fluctuations and transformer issues
- Large appliances turning on and off
- Nearby construction or power line interference
- Regular maintenance activity or short outages
Surge protection keeps your electrical system stable, extending the lifespan of your equipment and keeping your property running safely, every day of the year.
The Truth: Surges Happen Year-Round
South Florida has one of the highest lightning densities in the country, but it’s also home to an aging, heavily loaded power grid. That means your property is vulnerable to small surges day in and day out.
Without proper protection, each surge shortens the life of your electrical system. Over months and years, that adds up to hidden costs:
- Replacing appliances sooner than expected
- Losing expensive equipment after short outages
- Facing insurance claims or inspection issues
What Real Surge Protection Looks Like
Those power strips behind your desk? They’re not enough. True protection starts at the main electrical panel with a whole-home or whole-building surge protector.
This device intercepts voltage spikes and safely redirects excess energy to the ground — before it reaches your outlets or equipment.
Benefits include:
- Protects your entire property (not just a single device)
- Reduces maintenance and downtime
- Meets insurance and safety requirements
- Delivers peace of mind year-round
It’s one of the most practical and affordable upgrades a South Florida property can make.
Myth Busted. Truth Installed.
Surge protection isn’t just for storm season, it’s your year-round defense against invisible electrical damage.
Protect your property before the next surge hits.
