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Originally Posted by Laker14
No,I didn't have a surge protector at the receptacle, just the "whole house" surge protector supplied by SECO.
I feel fortunate that I didn't lose my fridge, washer, dryer, and oven. Are the individual surge protectors effective?
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Yes, they are actually more effective than the whole house surge protector. In my opinion, the whole house protector is a waste of money. In fact, if the lightning came in from the other side of the house (not through your power panel), then it completely bypassed the whole house protector. When buying an individual protector, make sure that it is an actual surge protector and not just a multiple outlet device.