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You may want to consider whole house power surge protection, especially if you have computers and other electronics you'd rather not see fried. A simple power surge strip is helpful, but if you get a lightning strike it's usually not enough protection. Keep in mind, if you get a lightning strike, the surge will also run through your phone and cable lines as well. While power surges can happen in any season, there is a greater likelihood during the summer months. Power surges can occur due to lightning strikes or the use of air conditioning or refrigerators due to the high energy required turning the appliances compressors and motors on and off. For more information on protecting your home electronics from power surges, the University of Miami has compiled a thorough list of how to protect your computers and data, as Miami electrical contractors can help locals to get power back after electrical storms, but they can't help to retrieve lost data.
