Protecting the Electronics in Your Wildwood Apartment from
Power Surges
Have you ever been watching television in
your Wildwood apartment when all of a sudden a lightning strike
sends power surging to your electronics? The television goes
dark and, you’re sure the lightning sent voltage spiking upwards
and damaged something expensive. There’s a good chance that
your electronics can be rendered useless beyond all repair when
this happens. Thunderstorms are no stranger to central Florida,
and there have been many instances when power surges have occurred
even when the sun is shining. However, there are ways to protect
your electronics, and prevent power surges from entering your
apartment.
Try taking these precautionary measures in
your Wildwood apartment to minimize
damage to your equipment during power surges:
- Plug all of your electronics into a power
strip with a surge protector. Power strips help to absorb
power and disburse it appropriately to specific electronics.
- For a somewhat larger investment, you
can purchase a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for your
computers and other important electronics. A UPS is a surge
protector with a battery backup that can keep your electronics
running during power surges and short power outages.
- Turn power strips off when you are not
using the electronics connected to them. This will help to
give your electronics a break and prevent them from sustaining
damage during a power surge.
- Unplug nonessential cords from the wall
when you will be out of your apartment for extended periods
of time. This should also help you save a little bit on your
utility costs.
Doing a little bit really can go a
long way when it comes to protecting your electronics from power
surges. To obtain more information about PepperTree Apartment
Homes and the floor plans we have available, fill out a form
on our Contact Us page, call us, or stop by our leasing office
today. We can answer all of the questions you have about our
apartments and even take you on a tour of our Wildwood apartment
community.
