How do I protect my electronics from power surges?

Plug valuable electronics into surge protector power strips rather than basic power strips. Surge protectors divert excess voltage away from connected devices, absorbing the spike before it reaches your equipment.

A UPS combines surge protection with battery backup, keeping critical devices running during blackouts and brownouts long enough for a safe shutdown. Essential for computers, home servers, and network equipment where sudden power loss means lost data.

A whole-house surge protection device (SPD) mounts at your main electrical panel and intercepts large external surges — from lightning strikes, utility switching, or downed power lines — before they enter your home's wiring. It protects every circuit, including hardwired appliances like HVAC…