My father-in-law had a similar experience. He had a Duke Energy surge protector and he said lightning hit so close to his house that it shook. The strike knocked out an older t.v. and a cable box, nothing else was affected. When we called he found out that he only had the basic coverage (for $8 a month) that doesn’t include more sensitive electronics like t.v.’s and computers. But they offer, a move expensive, plan to cover them. His t.v. was replaced for $200 and the cable company changed out his cable box. We think the surge protector saved the major appliances and now have the wall plug in surge protectors at the t.v.’s.

Why you have homeowners insurance

Because I prefer not to spend weeks dealing with replacing/servicing devices, days negotiation with insurance claim departments trying to depreciate the value of everything and the risk of haveing my insurance cancelled for a (relatively) small claim.

We have had their surge protector since buyers our home almost 7 years ago. During that time we have had only two lightning strike problems, both times the signal amplifier for our TV antenna got blown out.

Skip it! Do you REALLY NEED it???

[Buy it don't rent it....yes it's
worth having

UOTE=DALEPQ;2082881]We are relatively new to T.V., our electrical is from SECO.
Just now, they are offering a free install for their surge protector (Save $25.)
Has anyone had experience with SECO's surge protector?? (Or other surge protectors?). What were the results??[/QUOTE]

Years ago, we had the SECO surge protector installed. In addition, a SECO rep came over and explained what plug-in protectors we should have on the appliances, etc. The rep was NOT here to sell anything, just to provide guidance. We are glad to have this protection.

Our neighbor has lightning rods on his house. I guess he is happy with his decision too.