SOS Electric is here to help you prepare your home for power outages and surges. Whether short or long-term, power loss is a significant disruption. While you can’t prevent outages, you can safeguard your home, appliances, and data with the support of SOS Electric. Our electricians are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Types of Power Outages
Blackout A blackout is the most severe type of outage, resulting in the total loss of power to an area. Lightning, snowstorms, and other weather events commonly cause blackouts. Repairs may take days or even weeks, depending on the extent of the damage. Brownout A brownout involves a reduction in power but not a complete cutoff. Less severe than a blackout, brownouts can still cause dimming lights and voltage drops, leading to dangerous surges that damage electrical equipment. Rolling Blackout Also known as a rotating outage, a rolling blackout is an intentional power shutdown conducted in an emergency situation. Power grid operators use rolling blackouts to balance the supply and demand of electricity, preventing longer blackouts.
Preparing Your Home for Power Outages
Protecting your family and home during a power outage is about preparation. SOS Electric offers surge protector installation, backup generator installation, and 24-hour emergency services.
Surge Protectors Power surges often occur during outages, leading to data loss, equipment failure, and damaged appliances. Surge protectors divert excess current into the grounding line, safeguarding your home’s electrical operations. SOS Electric installs both point-of-use and whole-house surge protectors. Backup Generators More frequent power outages due to severe weather and increased demand can be mitigated with a backup generator. SOS Electric specializes in backup generator installation to keep your house running smoothly during emergencies. Emergency Kit A well-prepared power outage emergency kit can make a bad situation more manageable. Ensure it’s accessible and known to all family members. Include in your power outage emergency kit:
● Flashlights and fresh batteries ● Portable phone batteries ● Can opener ● Whistle ● Emergency radio ● Non-perishable food and bottled water ● First aid kit ● Sleeping bags and blankets
Why Choose SOS Electrical?
With SOS Electrical by your side, you won’t face electrical challenges alone. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your peace of mind, any time of day or night. We offer highly trained and licensed electricians available 24/7.
Excellence
Our skilled professionals deliver safe, affordable, and durable electrical services.
Timeliness
Your time matters. If we’re late, we waive your dispatch fee.
Honesty
Transparent pricing means no surprises—just clear, written quotes.
Your Reliable Local Electrician
Homeowners and business owners trust SOS for transparent quotes, punctual service, and round-the-clock availability. Our services cover everything from addressing emergency electrical issues to installing home EV charging stations, as well as house rewiring and upgrades.