Surge Protection




Reflection Electric installs whole-home surge protection across Terrebonne, Mascouche, Laval, and the Laurentians. We mount Siemens, Eaton, Square D, Leviton, and Armada surge protective devices directly at your main electrical panel — shielding your electronics, appliances, HVAC system, and smart home devices from power surges, lightning strikes, and grid fluctuations. As CMEQ-certified master electricians, we select the right device for your panel type and install it to manufacturer specifications for full warranty coverage.
Power strips and plug-in surge protectors only guard individual outlets. Reflection Electric installs whole-home surge protective devices (SPDs) at the source — your main electrical panel — so every circuit in your home is protected. We match the SPD to your panel brand and amperage for optimal compatibility: Siemens for Siemens panels, Eaton for Eaton and Cutler-Hammer panels, Square D for Homeline and QO panels, Leviton as a universal option, and Armada for high-performance residential protection. Each device is rated to absorb thousands of joules of surge energy, protecting everything from your refrigerator and furnace to your TV, computer, and EV charger.
Surge protection is one of the most cost-effective electrical upgrades you can make — and one of the fastest. Our CMEQ-certified electricians install whole-home surge protectors directly at your electrical panel with proper grounding and connections, typically in a single visit. We test every device, verify protection levels, and provide complete documentation. It's a small investment that prevents costly damage to the electronics and appliances your household depends on every day.
WHY CHOOSE REFLECTION ELECTRIC
Surge Protection That Actually Protects
Power strip surge protectors from the hardware store offer limited protection and degrade over time. Professional whole-home surge protection installed at your electrical panel provides comprehensive, layered defense against external surges from lightning and grid events and internal surges generated by your own appliances and HVAC cycling.
Our electricians install proven brands — Siemens, Eaton, Square D, Leviton, and Armada — with proper grounding that's essential for surge protectors to function correctly. Surge protection is especially important for home automation equipment and connected devices. A surge protector is only as good as its installation, and our CMEQ certification ensures yours is wired right from day one.

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Assessment & Consultation
We evaluate your home's electrical system, identify your most valuable and vulnerable equipment, and recommend the right level of surge protection — whole-home, point-of-use, or a combination of both.
Product Selection & Planning
We recommend surge protection devices matched to your panel type and protection needs. You'll know exactly what's being installed and what it protects before any work begins.
Professional Installation
Our licensed electricians install surge protection devices at your electrical panel and point-of-use locations with proper electrical connections and grounding — typically completed in a single visit.
Testing & Documentation
We test every device, verify proper function and protection levels, and provide complete documentation including warranty information and indicator light explanations so you always know your system is active.
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Everything You Need to Know
Here are the 7 Q&As from your Surge Protection English schema, ready to paste: Q: How much does whole-home surge protection cost to install?
Reflection Electric's whole-home surge protection installations start at $750 CAD including the surge protective device, dedicated breaker, installation, and testing. The exact cost depends on your panel type, whether grounding upgrades are needed, and which SPD brand and model best fits your system. During your consultation, Reflection Electric inspects your panel, verifies grounding, and provides a clear quote. Whole-home surge protection is one of the most affordable and impactful electrical upgrades you can make — protecting tens of thousands of dollars in electronics and appliances for a fraction of their replacement cost.
What is the difference between a power strip and whole-home surge protection?
Power strips and plug-in surge protectors only guard the individual devices plugged into them — and many cheap power strips offer little real protection. A whole-home surge protective device installed by Reflection Electric mounts at your main electrical panel and protects every circuit in your home simultaneously — including hardwired appliances like your furnace, air conditioner, oven, and EV charger that can't be plugged into a power strip. Panel-mounted SPDs intercept surges before they reach any device in your home, providing a first line of defense that plug-in protectors can't match.
Do I need surge protection if I have a generator?
Yes — and arguably more so. When utility power is restored after an outage, the grid reconnection can send voltage spikes through your electrical system. Transfer switches protect against backfeed but don't filter surge energy. Reflection Electric recommends whole-home surge protection for every generator installation to protect your equipment during both normal operation and the transition between utility and generator power. We install surge protection alongside generator and transfer switch systems as a comprehensive power quality package.
Which surge protector brand is best for my panel?
Reflection Electric matches the surge protective device to your panel brand for optimal compatibility and warranty coverage. We install Siemens SPDs for Siemens panels, Eaton for Eaton and Cutler-Hammer panels, Square D for Homeline and QO panels, Leviton as a universal option that fits any panel, and Armada for high-performance residential protection. During your assessment, we identify your panel manufacturer and recommend the best-matched SPD. Using a brand-matched device ensures proper fit, maintains your panel's listing, and simplifies future service.
How long does surge protector installation take?
Most whole-home surge protection installations by Reflection Electric are completed in under two hours. We mount the SPD inside or beside your panel, connect it to a dedicated two-pole breaker, verify proper grounding, and test the system. Power interruption is minimal — typically 15-30 minutes while we work inside the panel. Once installed, your entire home is protected 24/7 with no maintenance required. We show you the indicator lights so you can confirm your protection is active at any time.
Does whole-home surge protection work against lightning?
Whole-home surge protection significantly reduces the risk of lightning damage to your electronics and appliances, but no device can guarantee 100% protection against a direct lightning strike. Panel-mounted SPDs are designed to absorb and divert surge energy from both external sources (lightning, utility switching, grid faults) and internal sources (motors cycling on and off in your home). For homes in lightning-prone areas of the Laurentians and North Shore, Reflection Electric recommends a layered approach — a whole-home SPD at the panel combined with point-of-use protection on your most sensitive electronics.
Does my grounding need to be upgraded for surge protection?
Surge protective devices are only as effective as your home's grounding system. If your grounding is inadequate — corroded ground rods, missing bonding connections, or outdated grounding methods — the SPD can't properly divert surge energy to ground. Reflection Electric checks your grounding system during every surge protection installation. If upgrades are needed, we install new ground rods, repair bonding connections, and ensure your grounding meets current Quebec electrical code before installing the SPD. Proper grounding is essential for surge protection to work as designed.





