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Whole-Home & Commercial Surge Protection
Honest pricing and licensed C-10 work — tell us what you need and we’ll follow up with a clear estimate.
Surge Protection
One surge can take out everything at once, the TV, the fridge, the computer, the smart thermostat. A jolt from the utility line or a nearby lightning strike, and in a blink, the electronics you paid good money for are done.
A whole-home surge protector helps protect your electrical system and connected electronics from damaging voltage spikes. It sits at your panel and clamps down on voltage spikes before they reach your outlets, which is why it's best added while your panel is already open for an upgrade or inspection. Frank Chiavarini has been wiring these in since 1981: licensed C-10 electrician, #415324, verifiable at cslb.ca.gov. He sizes the device to your panel, installs it neatly, and tests it before he leaves.
Call Frank directly(626) 914-4000What's Included
What's Included in Our Surge Protection Service
Ways to protect your home or building.
Whole-home surge protector installation
One Type 2 device wired into your main panel protects every circuit behind it. That's the difference from a power strip, which only guards the one thing plugged into it. This one watches the whole house.
Commercial surge protection systems
Electronics are what keep a business going. The registers, the servers, the HVAC controls, the whole shebang. We install commercial surge protection systems sized for the load so a spike in the system doesn't shut you down and cost you a day of sales.
Panel-integrated surge protection
The clean way to do it. Panel-integrated surge protection goes right inside the panel, so nothing hangs off an outlet and nothing gets in the way. It also folds in easily when you're already doing panel work.
Guards appliances and electronics from voltage spikes
Fridges, TVs, computers, anything with a circuit board hates a sudden jump in power. The surge protector helps limit the spike before it reaches connected equipment.
Can help reduce surge-related damage to wiring and connections
A strong surge can overheat electrical components. Limiting the spike at the panel adds another layer of protection for the electrical system.
Especially useful with EV chargers, solar, or smart home gear
All of it runs on costly electronics. The more you add, the more a surge can ruin.
How It Works
How We Install Your Surge Protection
Four steps. No fuss.
We check your panel
Frank looks at your panel, your service size, and where the device should go.
We pick the right device
We match the protector to your panel and to how your home uses power.
We install it
We mount the unit, wire it in, clean up, and install it in accordance with applicable electrical code requirements.
We test it
We make sure it's on, working, and showing a good status light before we leave.
Why Us
Why Choose Us
Licensed work, clear communication, and the job done right the first time — here's what that looks like with us.
The right size, installed right
The work is simple. But it only helps if the device is the right size and the job is done right. Frank has worked on electrical panels since 1981. He knows what your service can handle and what unit fits it.
Frank does the work himself
And he does the work himself. No handoff to a crew you've never met.
Easy to add to work you already planned
It also fits right into work you already have planned, like a panel upgrade or an inspection. Add surge protection to the same visit and skip a second trip. Every job is completed to applicable electrical code requirements by a licensed C-10 electrician.
Service Area
Surge Protection Near You
Based in Glendora since 1981 — serving homes and businesses across the San Gabriel Valley and nearby cities.
Glendora is home base, and a lot of these calls come from right here. But we work all across the San Gabriel Valley.
In Arcadia, Upland, and Diamond Bar, we install surge protection for homes and commercial properties as part of panel work, electrical upgrades, and other service visits. You can also start from our Glendora electrician homepage.
Surge protection goes hand in hand with your panel. So it's worth reading up on our electrical panel service. It's also smart to add protection during a regular electrical inspection.
Not sure you're in range? Just call.
Not sure you're in range? Call and we'll confirm.
(626) 914-4000FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about pricing, what to expect, and how we handle the job.
Do I need whole-home surge protection?
If you own electronics worth protecting, yes. A power strip only guards what you plug into it. A whole-home unit sits at the panel and helps limit damaging voltage spikes before they reach connected equipment. For many homes, it can be a practical layer of protection for costly electronics.
Can surge protection be added during a panel upgrade?
That can be a convenient time to do it. The panel is already open, so the surge device can often be added during the same visit. If you have a panel upgrade planned, ask about adding it then and avoid a second trip.
Does surge protection cover lightning strikes?
It helps, and here's the honest answer. A surge protective device can help limit voltage spikes that follow a nearby lightning strike. Those spikes can damage electronics. A direct hit on the house is a different event, and no surge protector can guarantee complete protection. For common surges and nearby storms, a properly installed device adds an important layer of protection.
Is surge protection worth it with solar or EV charging?
Yes. Solar inverters, EV chargers, and smart home gear all run on sensitive electronics. None of it is cheap to replace. A surge protector helps protect that investment. If you have added any of this equipment, whole-home surge protection is worth considering.
Ready to Protect the House?
Call (626) 914-4000 and talk to Frank directly, or email frank@glendoraelectrician.com.
