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Whole house surge protection can be done with a surge protector connected to your electric panel. These surge protectors are harder to find. One manufacturer was located that provides surge protection for the whole house.

Surge protectors, or surge suppressors, come in many varieties. In the surge protector chart below you can compare joule ratings, warranties and prices to find the best surge protectors for your home.

Surge protectors and surge suppressors are not all of high quality. Many are sub-standard protectors that claim to be the best surge protectors. A surge protector should have a certain voltage, joule rating, a good warranty and an alarm. A few manufacturers offer a whole house surge protector.

Electric surges can ruin your electric appliances. A surge protector and lightning arresters can protect from short circuits. Surge protectors are a must, whether in the surge suppressor or point-of-use form.

Doorbells and door chimes come in so many different varieties and sounds. The manufacturers listed below have many door chimes and wireless door chimes options. There are even door bell chimes for the hearing impaired.

Wireless doorbells and wireless door chimes use a radio transmitter to operate. These wireless systems are easy to install and use your existing door bell button. A slave chime actually rings the bell.

Doorbells and door chimes can suddenly stop working. The doorbell chimes problem can be either in the door bell button, in the wiring or in the transformer. Door entry chimes work on low voltage and need a properly sized transformer to operate correctly.

A generator transfer switch safely transfers electricity from your portable electric generator to the electrical devices. Transfer switches are absolutely essential or your entire backup generator can stop working or a voltage spike may occur. Protect your wattage with a transfer switch.

Portable electric generators vary in size and the power they can deliver to your house - ultimately ending in a hefty price tag. When shopping for a backup electric generator, pay attention to the AC output in watts, DC output and the overall size of the power outlet. The following manufacturers carry portable electric generators.