[retiredguy123]

In my opinion, it is a waste of money.

Read the warranty. Even if it is a large appliance, if it has a microchip, it is probably not covered. Almost every appliance has a microchip. Also, it does not even cover electrical wiring and outlets. SECO's whole house surge protector is just a way for SECO to increase their profits. They don't provide any data to prove that it will prevent any damage, and their warranty has so many exclusions that it is practically worthless. Also, if surge protectors were really needed, power companies would incorporate into their multi-million dollar power distribution system as part of the design instead of asking customers to pay extra for them.