Fred White
HVAC, POWER SURGE, ELECTRICAL Problem with System
I'm replacing my upstairs HVAC system 2 months after replacing my downstairs unit. I've had power surges at the house in recent months. Has anyone had experience with HVAC system failures due to electrical storms. ...
E.S. Burrell
Tenants want LL to pay for their broken TV
Hi AllTenants lost power throughout the house. Electrician was called to investigate the problem. He said there was a power surge and got the lights working. The furnace quit working. My furnace guy said that the fur...
Grace Wang
Will a power outage damage claim affect our insurance coverage in the future?
A voltage fluctuation caused by Dominion Power neutral wire happened in our residence last week. A lot of major appliances such as AC, built-in microwave and wall oven, dish washer, TV and car garage system did not...
Nancy Bachety
Has your STR ever been struck by lightning?
A storm passed through this afternoon. Currently, power is on but lightning blew a couple of breaker switches plus WiFi is down, modem is fried, dishwasher doesn’t work, dryer turns on but doesn’t heat, garage door op...
Leslie M.
Who pays for appliance repair/replacement?
My property manager says there was a power surge in the unit which broke the control board for the stove and microwave (above the stove). He recommends replacing because a repair would cost similar, according to the a...
Mark Forest
Tenant claims three TVs have burned out
One of my tenants says that the power supply on three of his televisions have burned out. Would the electrical in the house cause something like this or are they just buying cheap TVs? Could it be the fault of the loc...
Gp G.
surge protectors from electric shock on hvac systems and electronic filter
Hi All,One big HVAC company says I need surge protectors from electric shock on hvac systems. He says one need for a furnace is one needed for an outside fan. Do we need surge protectors? I never had it for many years...
Curtis Bonsignore
Who uses Whole-House Surge Protectors?
Do you use Whole-House Surge Protectors?
If so, what brand?
If not, do to have any fear of your appliances getting burned out?
I am still a bit of a newby on this site. I appreciate your answers ahead of time! :)
Belinda R.
HVAC Issues
Back in November I needed some electrical work done on a home. I searched online and found a company with great reviews. The electrician came out to fix the problem then said he wanted to do a safety inspection for fr...
Jay Chen
Tenant asks for guaranteed for safety of their major appliances
My tenant acquired a refurbished clothes washer in Jan. 2019. And it is broken now. She hired an appliance repairman not electrician to take a look and the repairmen said it's due to low voltage and damaged the washe...