In many parts of the country, summer doesn’t just mean sunshine and barbecues—it also means thunderstorms. And with those storms often come power outages and electrical surges.
A friend recently experienced this firsthand. During a quick but intense storm, their power went out. When it came back on, their treadmill—a key part of their home workout routine—stopped working properly. It was a frustrating and costly reminder of something simple: the importance of using a surge protector.
Electronics, appliances, and even fitness equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes are vulnerable to power surges. Without a surge protector, one storm can do serious damage.
So here’s a quick reminder:
✔️ Use surge protectors for valuable or sensitive devices.
✔️ Unplug items during severe storms if you’re home and it’s safe.
✔️ Consider whole-house surge protection if outages are frequent in your area.
It’s a small investment that can save you big headaches—and expenses—later.
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