Why Surge Protection Is Essential for Home Technology Systems

If you own a home theater, smart home system, or other home electronics, you’d hope the equipment will last for quite a long time. So we understand how frustrating and perplexing it can be when technology starts to give out after only a few years.

It makes many people wonder: do manufacturers purposefully build hardware to expire so soon? While some modern electronics aren’t well-made, you should be able to trust high-end brands to last.

What most homeowners don’t realize is that it’s not the equipment causing malfunctions—it’s the power supply. If your home’s electricity is creating surges and noise, it could damage your devices and shorten their lifespan.

Heavy digital loads at home lead to “dirty power.” Luckily, with home power protection, you can keep your La Cañada Flintridge, CA home’s technology running smoothly and safely. Here’s what you’ll need.

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Dirty Power: The Enemy of Electronics 

Not all electricity arrives at your electronics with the same quality and safety. When there is too much of a demand on the grid, we experience what is called ‘dirty power.’ Dirty power has surges, distortions, and sags in the sine waves, which we call ‘noise.’ And if more electricity than expected is delivered to a system, this will cause devices to malfunction and become unusable before long.

What are the signs of dirty power and noise? It’s a sign of power issues when lights flicker, equipment feels hot, or vibrations occur. Dirty power also leads to weaker network communications and greater CO₂ emissions.

How to Avoid Power Surges & Dirty Power

We recommend all homeowners use energy management devices alongside their home technology. The SurgeX Standalone UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) provides clean, continuous electricity to your systems and ensures a safe shutdown if there’s ever a power outage. The SurgeX UPS converts power from AC to DC, then back to AC with a true sinewave output, guaranteeing ‘clean’ energy.

Surge protectors help divert voltage spikes, so they don’t enter sensitive circuits. We use SurgeX’s Standalone surge protector with audio-video and security devices to provide long-lasting performance and electrical safety. 

Make the Most of Solar Energy

If you have solar panels on the rooftop, consider using a system like the Rosewater HUB SB20 to store solar energy while protecting your electronics with power-conditioned outputs. The Rosewater HUB supplies uninterruptible energy to help your technology ride out power failures without damaging any hardware. It also provides surge protection, preventing damage from dirty power.

If you’re interested in energy storage and smart home technology, Personal Technology is here to help. We design and install custom systems to let you live your best life. Contact our California team here to get started!