The popularity of home offices, the internet, and home theaters means that there are more home electronics that are vulnerable to voltage surges than ever before. Studies have shown that the most effective way to protect your home is to implement a whole-house protection plan. 

An effective plan provides protection against voltage surges entering the home through the power, and cable lines. Homeowners may be unaware that surges can enter their expensive electronic equipment (modems, FAX machines, answering machines, TVs, and VCRs) through telephone lines and cable TV or satellite dish connections. Most surge protective devices (SPDs) designed for the AC power line will not prevent telephone or communication line surges from damaging valuable equipment. The images below show locations throughout the home where surge protectors should be applied. 

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