Whole-Home Surge Protection in Shreveport, LA

Why whole-home surge protection matters in Northwest Louisiana

Shreveport averages more than 60 thunderstorm days a year, and lightning is only part of the problem. Every time a SWEPCO line trips and recloses, every transformer that fails down the street, and every large motor that cycles on your own panel sends a voltage spike through your wiring. A power strip protects what's plugged into it — and nothing else. Your HVAC condenser, your range, your tankless water heater, your LED can lights, your smart thermostat, and the control board on your washer have no surge protection at all unless you install it at the panel.

A whole-home SPD mounts directly to your main breaker panel and clamps incoming surges before they reach branch circuits. Ed's Electric installs Type 2 panel-mounted units as standard residential protection, and Type 1 meter-base units when the homeowner or builder wants a second layer ahead of the main. The 2020 and later National Electrical Code now requires surge protection on dwelling-unit services anytime the service equipment is replaced — so if we're upgrading your panel, the SPD goes in as part of the job.

We pair panel-level SPDs with quality point-of-use strips at sensitive electronics (TVs, AV receivers, computer/network gear, medical equipment) for a layered approach, and we verify grounding and bonding at the same time — an SPD on a poorly grounded service is significantly less effective. If you've already taken a hit, we'll diagnose burned circuits, replace damaged outlets and devices, and document everything for your insurance claim.