{"id":821616,"date":"2026-06-25T02:03:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=821616"},"modified":"2026-06-25T02:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T02:03:02","slug":"hammond-services-highlights-the-value-of-wholehome-surge-protection-during-georgias-summer-storm-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/hammond-services-highlights-the-value-of-wholehome-surge-protection-during-georgias-summer-storm-season_821616.html","title":{"rendered":"Hammond Services Highlights the Value of Whole-Home Surge Protection During Georgia’s Summer Storm Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As summer arrives in Georgia, homeowners throughout Newnan, Griffin, and South Metro Atlanta often prepare for rising temperatures and increased air conditioning use. However, summer also brings another challenge: severe thunderstorms and lightning activity.<\/div>\n

With power surges becoming more common during storm season, Hammond Services is highlighting the importance of whole-home surge protection as a proactive way to protect electrical systems, appliances, and valuable electronics.<\/p>\n

Many homeowners do not realize how vulnerable modern homes are to power surges. Today’s households rely on a growing number of sensitive electronic devices, including smart thermostats, computers, televisions, kitchen appliances, security systems, and HVAC equipment. Even a small power surge can damage these systems over time, while a major surge can cause immediate and costly failures.<\/p>\n

Power surges occur when there is a sudden increase in electrical voltage flowing through a home’s wiring. While lightning strikes are often the most recognized cause, they are far from the only source. Utility grid switching, downed power lines, overloaded circuits, malfunctioning appliances, and power restoration following an outage can all create surges capable of damaging connected equipment.<\/p>\n

Whole-home surge protection<\/a> provides a first line of defense by intercepting excess voltage before it can travel throughout the home’s electrical system. Installed directly at the electrical panel, these devices help divert harmful surges away from sensitive electronics and major appliances.<\/p>\n

According to Hammond Services, homeowners are often surprised to learn that many power surges originate from inside the home. Air conditioners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large appliances can create small electrical fluctuations each time they cycle on and off. While these smaller surges may not cause immediate damage, repeated exposure can gradually wear down electronic components and shorten equipment lifespan.<\/p>\n

A professionally installed whole-home surge protector can help safeguard a wide variety of household systems and devices, including:<\/p>\n