Southern Trust Home Services Offers Advice for Preventing Lightning Storm Damage

"With the recent severe storms in Southern Virginia, we are seeing more issues caused by lightning and we want to help homeowners mitigate storm damage," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "Home appliances, electronics and water wells are three common areas that are susceptible to lightning damage, and there are a few easy ways homeowners can protect these costly investments."

Southern Trust Home Services, formerly Southern State Electric, offers these tips to prevent damage and limit the effects of lightning storms:

• Take precaution with your water well pump – A lightning strike can mean major damage to your well pump's motor and leave your home without the water you need. When a severe storm is on the horizon, the best precaution you can take is to flip off the electrical breaker for the pump. While this will create a short-term inconvenience during the storm, it can prevent long-term damage to your well pump. In the unfortunate event your water well pump does succumb to a storm, the electric professionals at Southern Trust Home Services can replace the pump and restore your water supply quickly.
• Safeguard electronics with surge protectors – With thousands of dollars' worth of electric appliances and electronics in your home, surge protectors offer a low-cost way to easily safeguard your investment. Not all surge protection systems are created equal, though. The most effective protection is through a whole-home system attached to your electrical panel. For a one-time investment, you get a system that protects small electronics and big ticket items like HVAC systems, refrigerators and medical equipment. Southern Trust's whole-home system, for example, also includes a lifetime warranty and will cover up to $75,000 in the event of surge damage.
• Avoid losing power with a back-up generator – When severe storms knock out power to your neighborhood, a generator can keep your lights – and crucial appliances – on. If power outages are a common problem at your home, a whole home generator will reduce the inconvenience and keep critical items, such as refrigeration, security systems and medical equipment, running.

For Roanoke-area homeowners in need of water well pump repair, or who are interested in learning more about safeguarding their home against lightning storms, the professionals at Southern Trust Home Services are available to help. For more information, please call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.

About Southern Trust Home Services
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential plumbing, electrical and HVAC services, including 24/7 emergency repairs, to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout southern Virginia. Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations and maintenance. A Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.  

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