07/25/2026
â ď¸ A $300 Surge Protector vs. a Multi-Thousand Dollar Repair â ď¸
At Tegridy Air, we never try to sell our customers something they donât need. But one thing we constantly stress is the importance of surge protection for both your indoor and outdoor HVAC equipment.
This photo is a perfect example. The inverter drive board on this system suffered catastrophic electrical damage. This single component can cost thousands of dollars to replace once you factor in the part and labor.
In many cases, a quality HVAC surge protectorâtypically around $300 installedâcan help protect your system from damaging power surges caused by lightning, utility fluctuations, or power outages.
Surge protectors canât prevent every failure, but theyâre one of the most cost-effective ways to help protect todayâs expensive, electronically controlled HVAC systems.
Donât wait until a power surge leaves you without air conditioning in the middle of summer.
đ If you have questions about protecting your HVAC investment, give Tegridy Air a call. Weâre always happy to give honest recommendationsânever high-pressure sales.