Ive done some research on this... your best bet is a whole house surge protector.. mounted in your panel ( I used to be an electrician) I've installed these in four of my friends homes amd mine, the unit is sitting on the workbench waiting for me. You can get them at Lowes or online ... price about $80.00 to $120.00
I was at both Home Depot and Lowe's today. The electrician at Home Depot said they didn't have any in stock, and he's only sold one in the 2.5 years that he's worked there. At Lowe's, there was a $45 "Whole Home Surge Trap," I think they called it, but the guy there said he'd go with a heavier-duty one, which they don't carry. So it looks like I'll be going online for one. My dad wants to go with whatever specific one you recommend based on your experience. Can you help a brother out?
