Summer Grid Strain and Voltage Drops
When summer temperatures climb, Duke Energy's grid in Greensboro faces massive demand as thousands of air conditioners kick on simultaneously. This strain can cause brief voltage drops or 'brownouts.' Sensitive electronics and modern variable-speed HVAC motors hate low voltage. Installing a whole-house surge protective device at your main panel protects your expensive appliances from both these grid sags and the sudden surges that occur when the power snaps back on.
