Roanoke Electrical Contractor Offers Safety Advice As Summer Storms Continue
With more humidity, heat and storm systems ahead, Southern Trust Home Services is reminding southwest Virginia homeowners of steps to protect property from electrical storms
ROANOKE, Va., July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Trust Home Services, a leading electrical, HVAC and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, offers timely electrical safety advice to homeowners throughout the region during the season for potentially destructive summer storms.
"Between the humidity and number of days we've already had in the 90s, we should still expect several more storms this summer in Roanoke and the surrounding areas," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "It's a good time for homeowners to pause and consider whether or not their property is protected against electrical damage."
While no homeowner should ever attempt electrical work on their own, Puzio says that there still some proactive measures that anyone can take to help reinforce their homes against the next storm. Implementing surge protectors and backup generators is the first step.
"Storms, much less lightning, are unpredictable," Puzio said. "We encourage our customers to err on the side of caution rather than luck. A great first step is to make sure all electronics and appliances are connected to surge protectors. We also recommend considering a backup generator, especially if there are children in the home."
Surge protectors should be selected based on the level of protection they provide and the amount of property they will insure. Make sure they can handle the power needs of all items intended to be connected to them. Likewise, backup generators should be selected based on the amount of power needed to keep all necessary systems operational during a power outage. They should also be installed by a professional, well away from windows and garage doors to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the home.
"Another great option is to invest in a whole-home surge protector," Puzio said. "Once installed they completely remove the chance of forgetting to use a strip-style protector, and they also eliminate extra, unsightly cables throughout the home. For homeowners still concerned about lightning, there are even complex lightning protection systems available that attempt to redirect strikes into the ground and reduce damage to the home."
Above all else, Puzio and the team says, always put safety first. Southern Trust Home Services encourages homeowners to remain indoors during severe weather, keep away from windows and plumbing, and unplug any unnecessary items in the home.
For more information, call Southern Trust Home Services at (540) 343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.
About Southern Trust Home Services
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential plumbing, electrical HVAC services, drain cleaning and one day bath remodel services, including 24/7 emergency repairs, to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout south west Virginia. Roanoke's first to offer a lifetime guarantee on all recommended repairs, Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations, and maintenance. An A+ Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.
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