Electrical surges can strike without warning, posing a threat to your appliances, safety, and property. A single storm can take out a solar inverter, a fridge and a TV in one hit, and most home insurance excesses won’t make that any easier.
Whole house surge protection fitted at your switchboard covers every circuit in your home at once. Our licensed electricians have been looking after Melbourne homes since 1978, and we’ll tell you honestly whether your switchboard is ready for it.
Electrical surges can wreak havoc on your appliances. Our surge protection measures can intercept voltage spikes, preventing costly damage to your electronics.
Reduce the risk of electrical fires caused by voltage spikes by installing surge protectors on your switchboard.
Gain peace of mind knowing that your property is shielded from the unpredictable nature of electrical surges.
Whole house surge protection is a small device fitted inside your switchboard. When a voltage spike comes down the line, it sends the extra energy safely to earth before it reaches your power points, so everything in the house is covered at once.
A surge protector power board only looks after the few things plugged into it. It won’t help your oven, hot water system, ducted heating, air conditioner or solar inverter, which are wired straight into your home. Power boards are still handy for TVs and computers, and the best protection is both working together.
Whole house surge protector installation is usually a quick job if your switchboard has room. Here’s how it works:
Most installs take an hour or two. Day to day, nothing changes. If a big surge does hit, the unit takes the damage instead of your appliances and the indicator will show it needs replacing.
Your premises have been hit by an electrical storm.
Fallen power lines or electricity grid problems in your area.
Disruptions in voltage flow caused by large appliances.
Suspected faulty wiring or outdated surge protection devices.
Note: Electrical work should only be handled by qualified electricians. Attempting DIY solutions may pose risks.
Twenty years ago, most homes had a handful of appliances with simple controls. Today almost everything has a circuit board, from your fridge and washing machine to your heat pump, garage door and smart lights. Those boards are sensitive. A surge doesn’t always kill them outright either – it can wear them down until they fail years early.
Storm season is when we see the most damage. Melbourne’s spring and summer thunderstorms can push surges through the power lines and into your home in a split second. Solar and battery systems are especially exposed, as the inverter connects to both the grid and the panels on your roof. If you’ve recently added solar or a battery, it makes sense to protect it.
Surges also come from inside the home, as air conditioners and pool pumps switch on and off. If you’re planning a smart home installation, surge protection is a simple way to look after all those hubs, cameras and sensors. And if you think a storm has already hit your home, book an electrical safety check so we can make sure everything’s safe.
Surge protection installation usually costs a few hundred dollars when your switchboard has room for it. Compare that with a new solar inverter at over $1,000, or a fridge, TV and laptop lost in the same storm, and it pays for itself the first time it does its job.
If your switchboard needs work first, we’ll tell you upfront and give you a fixed price for the whole job before we start.
Surge protectors need to sit in a modern switchboard with spare space and a good earth connection. If your home still has an old ceramic fuse board, or your board is already full, you’ll likely need a switchboard upgrade first.
Doing both together is simple, and you’ll also get modern safety switches on every circuit. Adding a heat pump, EV charger or extra circuits at the same time? We can include a power upgrade in the same visit.
Electrical surges can wreak havoc on your appliances. Our surge protection measures can intercept voltage spikes, preventing costly damage to your electronics.
In the event of damage, our qualified electricians can rewire fittings to restore functionality and safety.
Schedule routine inspections to identify potential issues and maintain the effectiveness of your surge protection system.
Take action today to safeguard your valuable electronics and prevent potential hazards.
Save money by preventing damage to expensive electrical appliances.
Surge protectors divert excess voltage to earth in a fraction of a second, minimising risks.
Protect essential devices like computers, refrigerators, and more from premature wear and tear.
Mitigate the risk of electrical fires caused by voltage spikes.
Our licensed and trained electricians bring expertise to every surge protection installation. Ensure the longevity and safety of your electronics with O'Shea Electrical's surge protection services.
We’re based in Hawthorn East and install whole house surge protection right across Melbourne. Whether you need an electrician in Hawthorn East, Kew or Box Hill, we’re usually not far away. You can also browse all our electrical services.
They’re still worth having for TVs, computers and gaming consoles. The switchboard unit handles the bigger surges and protects your hardwired appliances, while power boards add a second layer for your most sensitive electronics.
No device can fully protect a home from a direct lightning strike. But it does protect against surges travelling along the power lines, which is how most storm damage reaches your appliances.
Many are designed to last for years, but a big surge can use one up. The indicator window shows when it needs replacing, and we can check it during a safety check.
Yes. A switchboard unit protects the inverter from surges coming in from the grid. We can also talk you through extra protection between your panels and inverter.
No. Surge protection installation at the switchboard is electrical work that must be done by a licensed electrician in Victoria.
Choose O’Shea Electrical for Surge Protection Services in Melbourne, and experience reliable, qualified, and safe electrical solutions. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and book your whole house surge protector installation.
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