{"id":9647,"date":"2025-05-15T11:21:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inchargeelectricalservices.com\/?p=9647"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T18:09:54","slug":"7-signs-of-a-power-surge-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inchargeelectricalservices.com\/blog\/7-signs-of-a-power-surge-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Signs of a Power Surge in Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-col-6 is-resized col-6  is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/c\/c3\/Lightning_Bolt_Arlington%2C_Texas_Apr_24_2011.JPG\" alt=\"A lightning bolt as seen from about 500 ft. away, a mile north of Pantego, Texas. The lightning was associated with a severe storm that had produced golfball sized hail four miles to the south of this photo. The lightning had struck a tree several blocks eastward. \nAuthor: Raven Vasquez\" style=\"width:640px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lightning bolt as seen from about 500 ft. away, a mile north of Pantego, Texas. The lightning was associated with a severe storm that had produced golfball sized hail four miles to the south of this photo. The lightning had struck a tree several blocks eastward. <br>Author: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lightning_Bolt_Arlington,_Texas_Apr_24_2011.JPG\">Raven Vasquez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Think your home\u2019s safe because lightning didn\u2019t strike it directly?<\/strong> Think again. Even if a bolt hits nearby\u2014like a tree in your yard or a utility pole down the street\u2014it can still send a surge of electricity into your home through the ground, power lines, or metal piping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">These <em>indirect lightning strikes<\/em> can quietly cause big problems. Let\u2019s walk through what to look out for\u2014and what to do next. <strong>If you need surge protection or an electrical check-up near Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas, call In Charge Electric at 888-830-4237 or request a quote <a href=\"https:\/\/inchargeelectricalservices.com\/request-quote\/\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">1. \u26a1 Power Surges &amp; Damaged Electronics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Lightning or rolling blackout-induced surges can fry anything plugged into your outlets, even if you\u2019re using surge protectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Watch for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Devices that won\u2019t turn on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Weird behavior like flickering screens or random restarts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Burn marks near plugs or charging ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Heads up:<\/strong> Surge protectors aren\u2019t foolproof, especially against a powerful voltage spike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">2. \ud83d\udd26 Tripped Breakers or Blown Fuses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">A sudden surge can trip your breakers\u2014this is actually your electrical system protecting itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>What to check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Main panel and subpanels for tripped breakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Fuses that may have blown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If a breaker trips more than once after resetting, there could be a serious underlying issue. Time to call a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-col-4 is-resized col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13134424\/Outlet-Damaged-By-Lightning-Strike.jpg\" alt=\"Lightning Damage, black soot exited a couple of outlets.\nMark Taylor, Flickr\" style=\"width:416px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Lightning damage. Black soot exited a couple of outlets.&#8221;<br>Mark Taylor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/n3tel\/7629937016\/in\/album-72157630661244924\/\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">3. \ud83d\udd0c Damaged Outlets or Switches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Lightning surges can scorch or fry wall outlets and switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Look for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Discoloration or scorch marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Buzzing, humming, or crackling when in use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Switches or outlets that just stopped working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Don\u2019t ignore these\u2014they could be signs of internal damage or fire risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">4. \ud83d\udd25 Burning Smells or Strange Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Smelling something like burning plastic? Hearing strange crackling or buzzing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">These could be signs of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Melted wire insulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Arcing inside your walls (a serious fire hazard)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Don\u2019t wait\u2014turn off power to the area and call an electrician.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">5. \ud83d\udca1 Flickering Lights or Shocking Appliances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">A nearby strike can mess with your home\u2019s grounding or neutral wires, leading to all kinds of weirdness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>You might notice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Lights flickering or dimming for no reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Appliances acting erratically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Small shocks when touching devices or fixtures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">This could mean your grounding system has been compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-col-6 is-resized col-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/7\/74\/Burnt_tantalum_capacitor_%283%29_%2823432016184%29.jpg\" alt=\"Burnt tantalum capacitor\" style=\"width:640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Burnt_tantalum_capacitor_%283%29_%2823432016184%29.jpg\">Commons.Wikipedia.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">6. \ud83e\uddca Hidden Damage to Circuit Boards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Big appliances like your HVAC, refrigerator, or oven often have sensitive internal boards that can be damaged silently during a surge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Keep an eye out for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Units that stop working later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Odd behavior days after the storm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Sometimes the damage isn\u2019t obvious until a system fails entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">7. \ud83c\udf10 Internet, Cable, or Phone Glitches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Lightning can enter your home through phone or coaxial lines, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \"><strong>Symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Slow or lost internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Dead modems, routers, or cable boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">No dial tone on landline phones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">Surge arrestors on these lines may not always do their job\u2014and they can fail without you knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-col-6 is-resized col-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Person inspecting an electrical panel with a clipboard and pen.\" class=\"wp-image-8549\" style=\"width:640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-528x352.jpg 528w, https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-416x277.jpg 416w, https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06164833\/ince-products-whole-home-204x136.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">\u2705 What Should You Do Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">If you suspect your home was affected by a lightning surge, here\u2019s your action plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">\ud83d\udd0d Inspect First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Check for tripped breakers, damaged outlets, or non-functioning devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Sniff around\u2014burning smells are a major red flag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udd27 Call a Licensed Electrician<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">If you notice <strong>multiple<\/strong> electrical issues or suspect grounding problems, get a professional to do a full system check. <strong>Texas residents can call In Charge Electric at 888-830-4237 or request a quote <a href=\"https:\/\/inchargeelectricalservices.com\/request-quote\/\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Consider Upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list col-6\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Whole-home surge protection<\/strong> installed at your main panel can guard against future surges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Test your grounding system<\/strong> to make sure it\u2019s still providing proper protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity col-6\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading col-6\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">You don\u2019t need a direct lightning strike to experience serious electrical problems. A surge from a nearby hit can quietly damage wiring, electronics, and appliances\u2014sometimes without you even realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"col-6  \">When in doubt, play it safe: inspect, call a pro, and take steps to protect your home moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-col-6 is-resized col-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inchargeelectricalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13135334\/Whole-Home-Surge-Protection-Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Surge Protection Infographic: When storms hit or the power goes out and comes back on, sudden surges of electricity can flow through your home. These surges can damage TVs, fridges, computers, and even your HVAC system\u2014and they\u2019re often not covered by insurance.\n \nSurge protection acts like a safety shield.\nIt catches those dangerous voltage spikes before they reach your appliances, helping prevent costly repairs or replacements.\" style=\"width:640px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Surge Protection Special: 15% Off!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/inchargeelectricalservices.com\/request-quote\/\">Request a Quote Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think your home\u2019s safe because lightning didn\u2019t strike it directly? Think again. Even if a bolt hits nearby\u2014like a tree in your yard or a utility pole down the street\u2014it can still send a surge of electricity into your home through the ground, power lines, or metal piping. 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