
We installed two HVAC surge protectors for a customer in Flowery Branch - and the timing couldn't have been better. Almost immediately after we wrapped up, an electrical storm rolled through the area. Their units came through without a scratch.
Here's the thing most homeowners don't think about: your HVAC system is one of the most expensive pieces of equipment in your home, and it's also one of the most vulnerable to electrical surges. A single lightning strike nearby - or even a sudden power fluctuation - can fry a compressor or control board in an instant. That's a repair bill that can easily run into the thousands.
We use the Intermatic AG3000, a UL-listed surge protective device built to handle exactly this kind of exposure. It's rated for 120/240V and handles up to 100kA SCCR, which means it's built to absorb serious electrical events. It even has a built-in indicator light system - green means it's working, red means it's time to replace it. Simple, no-guesswork protection.
With storm season in full swing across north Georgia, this is one of those small investments that pays for itself the first time a storm rolls through. We're seeing more and more customers ask about surge protection, and honestly, we think every HVAC system should have it.