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The 7 Best Whole-House Surge Protectors for Major Appliances and Electronics

created: Aug. 27, 2025, 5:28 p.m. | updated: Aug. 28, 2025, 1:29 p.m.

The best whole-house surge protectors might provide the protection you didn't know you needed. Thankfully, whole-house surge protectors are relatively affordable, and, if they fail for any reason, there’s often residential damage coverage in addition to a product warranty. Here's how to find the best whole-house surge protector for your home, along with everything you should consider before you buy. The Best Whole-House Surge ProtectorsBest Overall:Most Advanced:Best Value:Best Value:Best Indoor:How We SelectedThe Type 1 and Type 2 whole-house surge protectors we recommend come from well-regarded companies in the industry, including Eaton, Siemens, Square D, Leviton, and Intermatic. We aimed to provide options across a range of price points and offer whole-house surge protectors that meet different coverage needs, especially for areas that get hit hard by storms and frequent power outages.

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