ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Whole-Home Surge Protection in Austin, TX

One power surge can quietly fry the electronics and appliances you depend on. Between Central Texas storms, grid switching, and an unstable power supply, surges are more common than most homeowners realize, and they can damage everything from your HVAC and refrigerator to your TVs and computers. AC Electric installs whole-home surge protection at your panel to defend your entire home. Family-owned since 1984, we help you protect a houseful of electronics for a fraction of what it costs to replace them.

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Since 1984 Licensed Master Electrician (TECL #20902) Residential, Commercial & Industrial Free Estimates Serving Austin & the Hill Country

HOME SURGE PROTECTION SERVICES

What is whole-home surge protection?

A whole-home surge protector installs at your electrical panel and clamps down on voltage spikes before they reach your circuits, sending excess energy safely to ground. Unlike a power strip that only protects what is plugged into it, a panel-mounted unit protects every circuit in the house, including hardwired equipment like your AC, furnace, oven, and well pump that you cannot put on a power strip.

WHY YOU NEED IT

Why Central Texas homes need it

Storms and lightning: nearby strikes and storm-related surges are a real risk here.
Grid instability: outages and the switching that follows can send spikes down the line.
Expensive electronics: modern homes are full of sensitive electronics and appliances with circuit boards that surges destroy.
Generators and big appliances: the more equipment you have, the more there is to protect.

EXAMPLE

A single surge can take out an HVAC control board, a refrigerator, and a couple of TVs at once, often costing far more than the protector that would have prevented it.

WORK DONE PROPERLY

Layered protection done right

The best protection is layered: a whole-home unit at the panel for the big surges, plus quality point-of-use protectors for your most sensitive electronics. We will install the panel-level unit, confirm your grounding is solid (which is essential for surge protection to work), and advise on where point-of-use protection makes sense.

COVERAGE

Areas we serve

We install whole-home surge protection throughout Austin, South Austin, Westlake, Onion Creek, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Buda, Kyle, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, and Leander.

Safety-critical work

Why choose AC Electric

Surge protection only works when it is installed and grounded correctly. With AC Electric you get a licensed Master Electrician (TECL #20902), four decades of Central Texas experience, and a family company that will set it up properly. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your home.

TECL #20902

Licensed Texas electrical contractor.

40+ YEARS

Repairing Central Texas homes since 1984.

HONEST EVALUATION

We recommend what your home needs, not upsells.

DOCUMENTED REPAIR

Proof of professional remediation for insurers.

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is a whole-home surge protector worth it?

For most homes, yes. It protects your entire house, including hardwired appliances, for far less than replacing what a single surge can destroy.

Does it replace my power strips?

It works with them. The panel unit stops large surges, while quality point-of-use protectors add a second layer for sensitive electronics.

How much does whole-home surge protection cost in Austin?

It is one of the more affordable upgrades we offer. We provide a free estimate, since the price depends on your panel and grounding.

Will it protect against a direct lightning strike?

No surge protector can fully stop a direct strike, but a whole-home unit greatly reduces damage from the far more common nearby strikes and grid surges.

Protect your home from surges

SAFE, PERMANENT REPAIRS FROM A LICENSED MASTER ELECTRICIAN SINCE 1984