Shield Your Electronics from Florida’s Volatile Grid
In the Tampa Bay area, we’re all used to the spectacular lightning shows, but it’s actually the silent, daily power surges from the utility grid that do the most damage to your gear.
Every time the demand on the grid shifts, a voltage spike can ripple through your electrical service, slowly “cooking” the sensitive circuit boards in your fridge, your HVAC system, and your smart home tech.
At Pinellas County Electric, we provide surge protector installation in Pinellas County to give homes and businesses some real peace of mind. We don’t just rely on those $20 power strips; we install high-quality, industrial-grade protection directly at your main panel to stop surges before they ever get inside your living space.
Why Whole House Surge Protector Installation is Essential
Most people don’t realize that the power company can’t guarantee a perfectly steady 120 volts to your door. When everyone in the neighborhood leaves for work and the load on the grid drops, the voltage can spike, putting immense stress on your electronics.
Our Surge Protection Services include:
Whole House Surge Breaker Installation
We wire a heavy-duty whole-house surge breaker directly into your panel to protect every single outlet in the building.
Advanced Voltage Monitoring
For your most expensive equipment, like the AC, we recommend the Kool Guard 2. It watches for both high and low voltage and shuts the unit down if things get dangerous.
A Layered Defense
We design systems that handle big external spikes from the grid as well as the smaller internal surges caused by your own large appliances cycling on and off.
System Health Checks
As part of our services, including maintenance, we make sure your grounding and bonding are solid so the surge system has a clear path to dump that excess energy safely.
Protection Built for the Gulf Coast Environment
The salt air and high humidity here in Pinellas County are notorious for causing corrosion. If your connections are weak, your surge protection won’t work when you need it most. Our surge protector installation process ensures everything is clean, tight, and built to handle the local climate.
Whether you’re protecting a beach bungalow or a commercial warehouse, we prioritize long-term reliability. We are the service in Pinellas that locals trust when they want the job done right the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn’t a power strip enough to protect my computer?
A standard power strip is a “point-of-use” device that only handles small hiccups. Whole house surge protector installation handles the big hits and protects “un-pluggables” like your dishwasher, water heater, and AC that a power strip can’t reach. How does a surge breaker actually work?
Think of the whole house surge breaker as a high-speed security guard. The second it sees a voltage spike, it diverts that extra electricity into the ground before it can travel through your house and fry your electronics.
Why does my AC need extra protection like the Kool Guard 2?
In Florida, “brownouts” (low voltage) are just as deadly for motors as high-voltage spikes. The Kool Guard 2 protects your HVAC by temporarily cutting power if the voltage is unstable, saving you from a multi-thousand-dollar compressor replacement.
How long does surge protector installation take?
Most of the time, we can get this done in a single visit. We’ll check your panel for space and condition to make sure the new breaker integrates perfectly with your existing electrical service.
Secure Your Electrical Systems Today
Don’t wait for the next Tampa Bay thunderstorm to find out your electronics are vulnerable. Pinellas County Electric is here to help you flip the switch on better protection.
Contact the pros who have been lighting up the county one project at a time.
