Whole-house surge protection for Largo homes, condos and manufactured homes, installed at the panel by licensed electricians about 6 miles away in Seminole.
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Tell us what you need and where you are. A licensed electrician will call or text you back to set a time. For an emergency, call (727) 476-7079, 24/7.
Call (727) 476-7079 or request service online. Licensed electrical contractor EC13014717, woman-owned, 6248 Seminole Blvd, Seminole FL 33772.
Largo’s housing mix
Third in size among Pinellas cities, Largo spreads across 18.8 sq mi of land. Manufactured and mobile homes account for roughly a quarter of its housing, detached houses near three in ten, and big complexes of ten-plus units about 15.2%; electric heat runs in roughly 94% of homes, and 61.7% of households own (Census survey data).
Manufactured homes
Manufactured homes usually have the main panel on the exterior or just inside, often next to the meter pedestal. A surge protector can usually be added there. We confirm what your community allows and check the panel’s condition first.
Code
Florida’s code takes in NEC 2020, whose rule 230.67 calls for a surge device at or beside the service whenever a home gets new or replacement service gear.
Panel-level protection
A surge-protective device at the service gives every circuit in the house a path to bleed off a spike. It doesn’t make anything lightning-proof; a direct strike is a different problem. But it greatly reduces the damage from the far more common surges caused by storms and grid switching.
Lightning country
The National Weather Service calls Central Florida the most active lightning area in the United States, with storms nearly every day from mid-May through mid-October. Many surges come from lightning striking power lines or the ground some distance away. That’s why we recommend panel-level protection for homes here.
A short visit
For most homes, adding a surge protector takes one visit. We need open breaker spaces or a suitable connection point; if the panel is full, a tandem breaker or small change may make room. If the panel itself is failing, we’ll tell you and quote a replacement instead.
Signs a surge got through
Appliances that reset themselves, a garage door opener that stops responding, or a pool timer that loses its program after a storm can all point to surge damage. If you see those, check the surge device’s indicator and call us.
Protecting smart-home gear
Smart thermostats, doorbells, garage openers and networked appliances are all low-voltage electronics on household circuits. They’re often the first things to fail after a surge. A panel-level device is the broadest protection for them.
Condos
In a condo, the device goes at your unit’s panel. If the building’s main service lacks protection, that’s an association decision; we can talk to the board about it.
Protecting HVAC and appliances
With electric heat pumps in nearly every home, the HVAC system is usually the most expensive electronic equipment in the house. Panel-level surge protection covers it, along with the water heater, range and other hardwired appliances.
Older panels and room for a device
Many older Largo panels are original or full. A surge device needs a connection point; if your panel has no spaces, we may be able to free one, or we’ll recommend a replacement if the panel itself is failing. A new or replaced service includes surge protection under current code.
Workmanship is warrantied for 2 years, or 5 years for Member Care Plan members. Financing is available through Acorn Finance, subject to credit approval.
Permit and warranty
Permit and inspection are on us. To check local requirements, confirm with your city or county. Woman-owned and licensed (EC13014717), working out of Seminole. Our work carries a 2-year warranty, or 5 years with Member Care. Book a visit: (727) 476-7079.
Largo surge protection FAQ
How close are you to Largo? About 6 miles, from 6248 Seminole Blvd.
Can you add surge protection to a manufactured home? Usually, at the main panel. We check first.
Is it required? For new or replaced home services under the 2020 NEC; otherwise optional.
Do I still need surge strips? Yes, for computers and TVs.
How long does it take? It’s a short job when the panel has room.
Does it protect my heat pump? Yes. It covers hardwired equipment on the service.
Can I add it with a generator interlock? Yes, on the same visit.
Largo housing mix and where surge protection fits
Largo is not one kind of neighborhood. Besides its many manufactured homes, about 15.2% of Largo homes are in buildings with ten or more units (ACS table B25024). Only about 61.7% of households own their home, so a large share of Largo residents rent.
That mix changes the surge conversation. In a single-family house we can usually put a Type 1 or Type 2 device at the main panel. In a manufactured home the service equipment is often on a pole or pedestal outside, and we look at that first. In a condo or apartment, the meter bank belongs to the building, so the association or landlord has to approve anything at the service. Renters can still ask about point-of-use protection for computers and TVs, and we will say plainly when a whole-house device is not the right fit.
Home offices
Largo commutes average 24.9 minutes one way (table B08013). For a home office, a close strike reaches the router and monitors first, so pair a panel unit with plug-in strips.
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