Storms and surges

Weather forecasters say we can expect a hot summer, with above-average precipitation and storm activity in Northeast Ohio.

While that might put a damper on your picnic plans, storm surges can also be incredibly destructive to your home’s appliances and technology.

We often find homeowners don’t realize their electrical box is out of date or overloaded, struggling to keep up with all the modern appliances they’ve added over the years. The average lifespan of an electrical box is about 25 years. After that, the components begin to deteriorate.

During a safety inspection, our electricians will evaluate your box to see if it should be updated. We can also add whole-house surge protection to ensure the safety of your system. Whether at the meter or the main electrical panel, this device limits the amount of voltage that can enter your home to protect it from sudden surges in current. There are secondary surge protectors you can use at the appliance or outlets, but we recommend for peace of mind and complete protection to go with a whole-house device. Give us a call to storm- and surge-proof your home.

For the past 50 years, my family has cultivated a culture of professionalism and treating the customer right, with kindness and compassion. 

We understand that electricity is a component of a home that the owners might not understand, so we educate them about everything we do.

On our website, we proudly display the most recent five-star reviews that go into detail about job specifics and how we performed.

Last month, Jeffrey C. called our technician Josh, “a consummate expert in the field.” He went on to say he was “gregarious and a delight to have in my home to work on my problem. We need more people like him.”

Josh is a good example of the people we hire—those who go above and beyond every day to elevate the customer experience.

Streb Electric is headquartered in Willoughby and serves homes and businesses throughout Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties. Call 440-953-5819 or visit StrebElectric.com for more information.