How To Prepare Your Electrical System For Thunderstorms

It’s been rainy in New England recently. Massachusetts summers often bring thunderstorms with them. Lighting strikes are dangerous, and summer storms can cause issues with your electrical system. Landry’s Electricians are here with tips on how to prepare your electrical system for thunderstorms.

Stock Up on Survival Supplies

Many homeowners in Central and Eastern Mass are not properly prepared for a thunderstorm. It’s a good idea to stock up on survival supplies before the lightning rolls in.

Here are some common survival supplies that you should have in your home.

Long Extension Cords
Power Strips With Built-in Surge Protectors
Solar Chargers To Provide Light and Charge Phones
Candles and matches in case of power outage
Flashlights & Batteries

These tools can both provide light in case of power outages and protect your electrical system from sudden surges.

Make an Unplug Checklist

Having an unplug checklist can make summer storm prep easy. There are certain items that you can leave plugged in. Refrigerators, routers, TVs, and medical devices do not need to be unplugged during a storm. However, here are the devices you should unplug.

Washer & Dryer
Microwave
Outdoor String Lights
Indoor lamps
Coffee Maker & other Kitchen Appliances

Washer and dryer combo — Unplugging your washer and dryer can keep it safe during power surges

Make Necessary Repairs & Upgrades

Don’t procrastinate on necessary electrical repairs or upgrades. If you frequently encounter power surges, installing a whole home surge protectors can be an ideal solution. This can protect your appliances, gadgets, and your home’s electrical system.

Install surge protectors before thunderstorms can also prevent electrical fires from starting.

Interested in electrical services or upgrades for your home? “Just Call Landry” Landry’s Electrical experts can repair your electrical system before the storm season starts. We can also install whole-home surge protectors to keep you home safe.

Invest In a Generator

Having a generator provides energy even in case of emergencies. There are 2 types of generators, portable, and whole-home generators. Portable generators are cheaper than whole-home generators. If you have a gas-powered generator, make sure you have fuel on hand.

Whole-home generators are more expensive, but they kick on automatically allowing you to have power during outages.

Generac Whole Home Generator — Whole-home generators can keep your home powered during summer storms

Interested in a whole-home generator for your home? “Just Call Landry” Our electrical experts can install whole-home generators to prepare you for the summer storms ahead.

Prepare Your Outdoor Outlets

Outdoor outlets are at risk during thunderstorms. Are your outlets high enough from the ground to prevent damage? Do they have covers to keep rain out? Are they GFCI outlets that prevent electrical fires and surges?

If you answered ‘no’ to any of these questions it’s time to “Just Call Landry” Our electrical experts can install GFCI outlets with covers to make sure your outlets are safe during storms.

GFCI Outlet Outdoors — GFCI outlets protect your home from power surges and keeps your outlets safe from water damage

Conclusion:

No one can predict summer thunderstorms or severe weather. However, you can be prepared. By following this guide, you can protect your homes electrical system from severe damage. Run into any issues? Not sure if you’re prepared? “Just Call Landry”

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