09-08-2021, 02:01 AM
I'm in the process of replacing 8 surge protectors and other miscellaneous equipment thanks to the disintegration of HELCO's aluminum anchor wire which supported the power line to my house. The power lines yanked the exterior line* off my house and created a ground fault, wreaking havoc. I thought about adding a surge protector for my fridge while replacing the others that were destroyed, but I've read both yes and no on the internet (see below):
Any suggestions?
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Can you use a surge protector on a refrigerator?
We do not recommend connecting a refrigerator or freezer to a surge protector. The compressor is sensitive to temperature and current overloads, and will shut itself down with a surge. ... A surge protector will override this system, and if there is a power surge, your refrigerator may not restart.
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* HELCO claims they are responsible only for the wire to the house, then the wire on the house is my responsibility until it reaches the meter which is their responsibility, and after that my responsibility again.
Any suggestions?
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Can you use a surge protector on a refrigerator?
We do not recommend connecting a refrigerator or freezer to a surge protector. The compressor is sensitive to temperature and current overloads, and will shut itself down with a surge. ... A surge protector will override this system, and if there is a power surge, your refrigerator may not restart.
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* HELCO claims they are responsible only for the wire to the house, then the wire on the house is my responsibility until it reaches the meter which is their responsibility, and after that my responsibility again.