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Practical home electrical safety — what's normal, what's not, and when to make a call.

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  • Why One Surge Protector Isn't Enough: A Homeowner's Guide to Whole-Home Surge Protection
  • What Every Homeowner in Rutherford County Should Know About Electrical Safety

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Why One Surge Protector Isn't Enough: A Homeowner's Guide to Whole-Home Surge Protection

A power surge is a sudden, brief spike in voltage — far higher than the normal 120 or 240 volts your home runs on — that lasts a tiny fraction of a second. It's not the same as a blackout or a brownout.

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What Every Homeowner in Rutherford County Should Know About Electrical Safety

Electrical malfunctions cause more than 26,000 residential fires nationwide every year — and Rutherford County sees its share. Here is what is normal, what is not, and exactly when to call an electrician, the utility company, or 911.

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