[pikeselectric]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If you need a surge protector on your air handler, why don't you need one on the water heater, washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ceiling fans, and every other electrical device in your house? I think the company is trying to scam you. I don't even have a whole house surge protector because I think it is the power company's responsibility to deliver safe, surge-free power to the house without the need to buy an add-on device. Where is the evidence that these surge protectors provide any positive return on investment?

Hello Retiredguy. I would like to share with you information on the Eaton Ultra Type 2 Whole Home Surge device. This unit, which we have installed with Pike's Electric for over 10 years, has provided whole home protection to many Villages residents. The unit is backed with lifetime warranty coverage and reimbursement for any damages if surges occur.
Unfortunately there is no protection from a direct strike, as mother nature makes the rules. However, this unit will protect surges from traveling into your home, from the power company in times of bad weather or power line issues, which we have found can occur on even the most sunny of days. SECO does offer a surge suppression device for their meters, which they charge for. My advice, to anyone interested in protecting their home, look into a device such as the Eaton Ultra to be installed. Spending hundreds on an installation of this caliber will save you thousands in replacing appliances.
Link to unit: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPage.CHSPT2ULTRA.html