111: Protect Your Home from Electrical Surges

Why should you care about electrical surges?   Okay, maybe I should rephrase this question: how much would it cost to replace your refrigerator or television?   Quite a bit of dinero, right.   What can you do to protect against surges in electricity that ruin electrical devices?   1. Add a surge protector at your electrical meter outside 2. Add a surge protector at your electrical panel…this can cost about $200 but is worth it 3. Add surge protector outlets where your most important electronics are plugged into the wall   Check out Leviton’s website for more information on devices that can help with surges in electricity   http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=61379&minisite=10251     If you find a new product you think our community should know about send me an email   [email protected]     Don’t forget…you can join our free Home Repair Tutor Facebook Group if you’re a do-it-yourselfer   https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrtcommunity/         HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!   If you liked today’s show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from all the fluff out there.   Ways to Subscribe to Home Repair Tutor   Click here to subscribe via iTunes You can also subscribe via Stitcher      STAY IN TOUCH   Sign up to the Home Repair Tutor newsletter by texting Homerepair to 33444.    You’ll get advice, tips, and learn about all our tool giveaways via the newsletter.  Don’t miss out.     WANT A NEW BATHROOM?   Does your bathroom need a makeover?   We can help with our series of video tutorials that show you how to demo, build a walk-in shower, tile a floor, and more   Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor   You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.   Videos are beginner friendly and come with a printable supply list so you don’t miss anything at the store.    Plus there’s a 30 day guarantee…it doesn’t get any better.     Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor