Power Protection Service
Whole house protection, $6.95 a month Go
Plug-in protection, $39 each Go
Power surges -- outside of SMUD's control -- happen every day. These brief disturbances can damage your expensive household appliances and sensitive electronic equipment instantly or gradually over time, even when they are not in use.
SMUD's Power Protection Service offers two levels of protection. Having both levels gives you the maximum warranty protection for your appliances and plug-in electronic devices.
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Level 1: Whole house surge protector - Stop surges at the electric meter
A Whole House Surge Protector is installed on your meter to intercept power surges. This unit is effective in protecting appliances with motors, such as your dishwasher, microwave, air conditioner, washer, dryer and refrigerator. It is the only way to protect appliances that are "hardwired" or fixed and not plugged into an outlet.
Free:
- One free plug-in surge protector with sign-up.
- Replacement of worn surge protectors is free.
- Inspection, testing and minor repairs of your home's main electrical grounding at the electric meter is performed when the whole house surge protector is installed.
Sign up online! Or call 916-732-6368.
Level 2: Plug-in surge protection - For smaller, more sensitive electronics
Plug-In Surge Protectors offer an additional level of protection for your smaller, more sensitive electronic devices. These include televisions, CD and DVD players, video game consoles, audio equipment, computers and printers, as well as wireless routers and modems. Plug-In Surge Protectors provide an inexpensive means to protect your electronic equipment from power surges that originate from within your home. Plug-In Surge Protectors also have the means to protect from surges through telephone lines and cable TV or satellite cables.
- Purchase as many as you need for $39 each plus tax
- The Plug-In Surge Protector comes with eight outlets, phone/modem jack and coaxial cable-TV jacks.
- The one-time fee is conveniently charged to your monthly SMUD electric bill.
- Future replacement of worn surge protector(s) is free
- Your electronics are warranted by the manufacturer against damage from surges. Please refer to SMUD's Terms and Conditions and theEFI Electronics Manufacturer's Warranty for plug-in devices. (SMUD's Terms and Conditions opens in PDF format; download free Acrobat Reader software from the Adobe Web site.)
Note
The Plug-In Surge Protector requires a three-prong outlet. Older homes with two-prong outlets will not be able to use this product and do not adhere to manufacturer's warranty requirement. Homeowners in this category are encouraged to consult a qualified, licensed electrician for available options.
Sign up online! Or call (916) 732-6368.
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