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How to Save Your Home From Lightning Damage

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods - oh my! When it comes to protecting your home, there is a laundry list of natural disasters you need to be aware of. However, one lesser known issue for many is lightning damage.

To help a homeowner out, Southern Trust Home Services offers the following tips to prevent damage and limit the effects of lightning storms:

Protect your electronics with a whole-home surge protector. With thousands of dollars' worth of electrical appliances and electronics in your home, surge protectors offer a low-cost way to easily safeguard your investment. Not all surge protection systems are created equal, though. The most effective protection is through a whole-home system attached to your electrical panel. For a one-time investment, you get a system that protects small electronics and big ticket items like HVAC systems, refrigerators and medical equipment.  

Use point-of-use surge protectors. If you do not have a whole home-surge protector, plug all of your electronics into point-of-use surge protectors. Look for the UL label, or similar independent testing laboratory seal, when purchasing a point-of-use surge protector.  

Check your homeowners or renters insurance coverage. Even if you take all the precautionary steps, you will want to make sure your homeowners or renters insurance plan covers damage caused by lightning. Not all insurance plans are the same, so make sure yours will cover damage done to your home and electronics.

Source: www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.

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