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Whole-House Surge Protection in Quantico & Northern Virginia
A whole-house surge protector mounts at your breaker panel and sends voltage spikes to ground before they reach your circuits. Most installs take one to two hours when the panel has room for it.
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When to call
- Your area gets summer thunderstorms and power blips
- You have a heat pump, a smart thermostat, an EV charger or other costly electronics
- Lights flicker or electronics reset when large appliances turn on
- You are replacing your panel or electrical service
- A power strip is the only surge protection you have
Step by step
- We check your panel for space and choose a surge protector rated for it.
- We agree on the price and a time.
- We turn off the power, mount the device and connect it to a breaker and the ground bar.
- We check the indicator light and the grounding, then turn the power back on.
- We show you how to read the status light.
What it costs
Typical Northern Virginia market range (not a quote)
| Job | Market range |
|---|---|
| Whole-house surge protector at the panel, installed | $400 to $800 |
Market data for Northern Virginia, not a quote from Electric Sandro. Checked November 2026. Sources: HomeGuide, Angi, and prices published by 2 Northern Virginia electricians. Your price depends on your home, the parts and the permit fee.
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Whole-House Surge Protection questions
Straight answers to what Northern Virginia homeowners ask most.
Is a whole-house surge protector worth it?
For most homes with a heat pump, modern appliances or an EV charger, yes. The device costs far less than one ruined circuit board, and it protects every circuit at once instead of one outlet.
Does a whole-house surge protector stop lightning damage?
It limits damage from surges that come in on the power lines, including many from nearby lightning. No device stops a direct lightning strike to the house.
Do I still need surge protector power strips?
Yes, for computers and TVs. Electricians call it layered protection: the panel device handles large surges, and a good power strip handles what is left at the outlet.
Where do power surges come from?
From storms and utility switching outside, and from inside the home when large motors such as AC compressors and well pumps turn on and off.
Is a surge protector required by code?
The 2020 National Electrical Code (section 230.67) requires one when a home's electrical service is installed or replaced. For an existing service it is a smart upgrade, not a requirement.
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