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The other day I found a card hanging from my door knob from Florida Energy Conservation Advisors, Inc. It was advertising a free energy audit. Because my house is 6 years old I thought it may be a good idea to hear what they had to say. A representative showed up and did my energy audit. He told me my house should have a radiant barrier in the attic, my windows should have a film on them that stops the heat from coming in and I should definitely have a whole house power controlled surge protector. After hearing how much this was going to cost I was not interested in the radiant barrier or the window film at this time as I am only here 6 months of the year, When I am year round then maybe. However I am leaning towards the whole house surge protector to help protect against lightning strikes. They will install it for $469 and if the protector takes a lightning strike they will replace it for free.

Has anyone ever done business with Florida Energy Conservation Advisors, Inc. or knows anything about them? The representative was very professional and I did learn a lot. I would feel comfortable hearing that someone has used them and what their experience was.

What is the consensus on whole house power controlled surge protectors? Are they necessary? I know we are in an area where there is lots of lightning in the summer months so maybe it is a good idea.Thanks for all info/replies