Surge Protector Installation, Repair & Replacement

An HVAC surge protector is a great way to protect your Livonia, MI, home against inclement weather and other issues. Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning offers solutions that are compatible with a wide range of HVAC systems.

Surge protection adds an important layer of defense to protect HVAC electronics and components. Never take a chance with the possibility that a storm or an electrical problem will knock out your home’s HVAC system.

Contact Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning to find out how an HVAC surge protector can keep your system working throughout the seasons.

Why Choose Ehlers for Surge Protector Services

Our team has been helping customers in the Livonia area deal with their HVAC needs since 1961. When you work with us, you can relax knowing that you’ll be dealing with NATE-certified technicians. Our company is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, and we’ve won the Carrier President’s Award.

People like hiring Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning because we:

• Employ highly trained technicians
• Work closely with customers to answer questions
• Prioritize safety, efficiency, and performance
• Provide free estimates
• Offer Ehlers Membership, a plan with exclusive benefits

Do You Need a Surge Protector for Your HVAC System?

Your home’s HVAC system is often the system that draws the most electricity. Consequently, it carries potential risks associated with the power grid and lightning strikes.

Likewise, electrical faults and even circuit breaker trips can harm your HVAC system’s components. Even on/off cycling poses a threat of electrical surges. Every day grid operation carries risks, too, because grid switching activities can briefly drive surges.

For many homeowners, point-of-use protection is the simplest way to prevent damage to an HVAC system. This is because the system is often the main thing they’re trying to protect. Most HVAC-specific models run in the low hundreds of dollars. That’s a low price to pay to prevent potential damage that can easily exceed $10,000.

Many HVAC system components are susceptible to damage from power surges.

• Blower and fan motors
• Capacitors
• Control units
• Sensors
• Thermostats

A surge protector for an HVAC system may also be necessary due to warranty requirements. Some warranties require protection to reduce the risk that a surge will damage the system. Manufacturers want homeowners to include as many layers of defense for a system as possible before they’ll warrant an HVAC system.

Insurers sometimes have similar requirements for drawing up homeowners’ insurance policies that cover HVAC systems. Potential home buyers also like to see that the current owner has invested in safety equipment to preserve the HVAC system, thus helping the home’s value.

Surge protectors prevent scenarios where HVAC system components suffer damage but keep running, too. These are often worse than a total failure because damage to something like the compressor can strain the system.

This can lead to subsequent damage to other components, meaning that a full HVAC system replacement might be necessary down the road. System strain also increases electric bills because components have to work harder.

Protect Your HVAC System—Schedule Surge Protection Today

Surge protection is an important investment in keeping your HVAC system in top condition. Our electricians have access to well-stocked trucks so they can quickly access tools and supplies to perform work.

They know how to locate key parts of the HVAC system to properly install a surge protector. With so many potential risks to Livonia homes, a surge protector is a simple way to achieve peace of mind.

Looking for a company to set up, repair, or replace an HVAC surge protector in Livonia? Reach out to Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning today to discuss your options.

FAQs

You might wonder how effective a surge protector can be. Homeowners also often have questions about how easy it is to install a surge protector.

Can a surge protector really prevent HVAC damage?

Surge protectors are at least 95% effective in preventing damage to HVAC equipment from surges due to utility switching and nearby lightning.

Most failures to prevent damage arise from events like direct lightning strikes or catastrophic grid collapses. However, these kinds of events are rare. Most HVAC system damage comes from small surges, and in many cases, these small surges degrade the system rather than destroying it.

How long does surge protector installation take?

Installation at an HVAC-specific point usually takes one to two hours for one of our technicians to complete. Some more complex HVAC systems may require more attention.

Likewise, the job may take longer if there are issues with the HVAC system. We will need to address all potential problems before putting in the surge protector.