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Surge Protection 101: What Every Washington Homeowner Should Know

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Washington homeowners are no strangers to powerful windstorms, heavy rain, and the occasional lightning strike. While the Pacific Northwest may not experience the same frequency of lightning as some other regions, power surges are still a very real threat to homes across the state.

From winter storms knocking out power lines to routine utility grid switching, electrical surges can happen at any time, and without proper protection, they can cause costly damage.

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