Surge Protection
Home Surge Protector Installation in Wichita & South Central Kansas
Eck Services offers reliable electrical solutions to homeowners who need surge protection for their homes in Wichita, KS. A power surge can cause serious damage to your home's electrical system, so safeguarding it is important. Installing a whole-home surge protector has several benefits, including protecting your home against electrical fires and extending the life of your most important devices.
Whether you're in need of electrical repairs, replacements, or upgrades, you can count on Eck Services in Wichita. Whole-home surge protection may be what you need to protect your valuable property.
Professional Surge Protection in Wichita
Most insurance companies do not cover damage caused by a power surge, as they are considered in the same category as lightning strikes. Installing a whole-home surge protector in Wichita, you'll prevent this type of damage and ensure that your electrical appliances stay in pristine condition for as long as possible.
Some of the benefits that you'll get to enjoy from installing these protectors in your home include:
- Protect home from internal surges
- Complete electrical system protection
- Extend life of all electrical appliances
- Improve efficiency of appliances
- Improves overall safety in home
Finding the right type of protector can be difficult. Give Eck Services a call, and we'll send someone out right away to inspect your home and provide you with the insight you need to make an informed decision. We can help you design a system that fits the electrical structure of your home. For example, we might recommend layering for more complex electrical circuits and systems.
An Unbeatable House Surge Protector
Our company employs highly professional, passionate technicians who respect customers' property and time. We make certain that everyone on our team knows what's expected of them so there are no misunderstandings when it comes to professionalism and providing clients with the best experience possible. It's essential to maintain your property's value, and our skilled team is here to help get the job done. We have received an A+ rating from the BBB, and we’ve won the Best Electricians Award in 2019. This is evidence of our outstanding customer service and quality workmanship.
In need of whole-home surge protection in Wichita? If you're worried about your home's old electrical system, it's time to upgrade! Contact us online or give us a call at (620) 220-1752 to schedule a service visit from one of our team's qualified electricians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for new or replacement residential service equipment. NEC 2020 Article 230.67 requires that all services supplying dwelling units be provided with a Type 1 or Type 2 surge protective device (SPD), either integral to the service equipment or located immediately adjacent — and this carries through 2023 NEC. The rule also applies when existing service equipment is replaced (a panel upgrade triggers it). Jurisdictions enforce this on final electrical inspection.
Type 1 SPDs are installed on the line (utility) side of the main breaker — directly between the meter and the main disconnect — and catch surges before they enter the panel. They're rated to do so without an external overcurrent device. Type 2 SPDs are installed on the load side of the main breaker, typically bolted into a dedicated two-pole slot in the main panel, and protect everything downstream. For most homes a Type 2 at the main panel is the standard spec; in lightning-heavy areas or homes with expensive equipment (servers, medical), adding a Type 1 at the meter gives a two-stage cascade.
Yes — a whole-home (Type 2) SPD is stage-one protection. It clamps the big hits (lightning-induced transients, grid switching spikes) but allows a residual voltage through, typically under 600V let-through. Sensitive electronics (PCs, AV gear, smart-home hubs, medical equipment) benefit from a second-stage point-of-use surge protector on a quality power strip. The two-stage cascade is what manufacturers (APC, Tripp Lite, Eaton) recommend for full protection.
A direct lightning strike on the service drop is unsurvivable — no residential SPD is rated for that. SPDs are built for the far more common indirect/induced surge: a nearby line strike that sends a transient down the utility feed, or a utility-side switching event. ESFI, NFPA, and Ditek data show that over 80% of damaging residential surges originate inside the home (motor loads cycling on and off), not from lightning — which is why code now requires an SPD on every new panel.
