Surge protection · Master electricians
Whole-house surge protector installation
A surge protector installed at the panel protects the electronics in the whole house. Siemens, around $300 in general: the exact price is in your quote.
Around $300 installed, in general
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STM-Électrique and surge protectors
STM-Électrique is a firm of master electricians based in Mirabel, holding RBQ licence 5815-0137-01. We install Siemens surge protectors at the electrical panel. The installed price is typically around $300; the exact price is in the free written quote. No rule requires one, but it protects electronics.
Around $300, installed
For a surge protector installed at the panel, the price is typically around $300. We can’t give an exact price without seeing the installation: it is in the quote, written and free.
- No deposit required.
- If we find something when we open the panel, we call you before going further.
- Our work is guaranteed for 1 year, parts and labour; the surge protector itself carries the manufacturer’s warranty.
Why install one: protecting your electronics
Our position: no rule requires one, but it protects electronics. The Government of Canada also suggests considering a whole home surge protector, which helps prevent damage to your refrigerator, stove or microwave.
Protecting appliances is the customer’s job: Hydro-Québec says so in its conditions of service, and it does not pay for damaged appliances unless there is gross or intentional fault.
How it works and why grounding matters: How a whole-house surge protector works. Power bar or panel: Power strip, surge protector or panel protection? Where surges come from: What is a power surge, and where does it come from?
Siemens, the brand we install
The surge protectors we install are Siemens.
In Québec, it is prohibited to sell or install unapproved electrical equipment; a device certified to Canadian standards usually shows a “c” at the 8 o’clock position on its mark. We do not install uncertified equipment.
A job for a master electrician
A surge protector connects inside the electrical panel. In your home, only a master electrician can carry out electrical work, and offenders face a fine of $5,000 to $200,888.
Our master electricians hold RBQ licence 5815-0137-01 and are CMEQ members.
Surge protectors in Laval, the North Shore, Montréal and the South Shore
We install surge protectors in Laval, Mirabel, Montréal, on the North Shore, in the Laurentians, in Lanaudière and on the South Shore.
A new panel, an EV charger or a generator in the works? See also Electrical panel upgrade, EV charger installation and generator installation.
Surge protector installation: your questions
How much does it cost to install a whole-house surge protector?
Typically around $300 installed. The exact price depends on your installation and is in the quote, written and free.
Which surge protector brand do you install?
Siemens: it is the brand we install.
Who is allowed to install a surge protector in the panel?
A master electrician. In your home, only a master electrician can carry out electrical work.
Is the installation covered by a warranty?
Our work is guaranteed for 1 year, parts and labour. The surge protector itself carries the manufacturer’s warranty.
Is a whole-house surge protector mandatory?
Our position: no rule requires one, but it protects electronics. What the code says and how it works: our guide to whole-house surge protectors.
Get a quote: whole-house surge protector
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Surge protection
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A free written quote, and a master electrician who installs the surge protector at the panel.