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Surge Protection Programs
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| Today, more than any time in the past, our homes are filled with
sophisticated electronic equipment and expensive appliances that are more sensitive than
ever before. As a result, voltage irregularities due to lightning can easily damage
appliances, televisions, stereos, telephones and other electronic devices resulting in
costly repairs. It is for this reason that your cooperative offers a variety of choices to
protect this equipment and eliminate or reduce unnecessary repair costs.
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For members
who are only interested in protecting the major electromechanical appliances in their home
such as the refrigerator, washer, dryer, range, dishwasher, etc., the cooperative offers
the Basic Surge Protection Plan. For $4.95* per month added to your electric bill we
will install a whole-house surge protector on your electric meter which offers excellent
protection for these "white" appliances. This is less than 17 cents per
day and not only covers the cost of the surge protector and installation, but also all
future maintenance. |
 
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For
members who want to go one step further and protect the sensitive electronic equipment in
their home such as a computer, television, stereo, telephone, answering machine,
clock radio, etc., the cooperative offers the Premium Surge Protection Plan.
For an initial investment of $49.95 and a monthly payment of $5.95* on your electric bill
you will receive a point-of-use surge protection package in addition to
the installation of the whole-house surge protector. This
Premium Package includes four individual
point-of-use surge protectors that can be used to protect a television,
computer center or entertainment center, a cordless telephone or answering machine, a second television
and another piece of electronic equipment. Each kit also includes a handy circuit
receptacle tester to let you know if your home grounding is adequate or if changes need to
be made to assure proper protection.
* Monthly payments are based on a 200 amp
service. Payments may be higher for services larger than 200 amp or unable to be protected with a standard meter base protector.. |
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In addition to
the point-of-use devices provided with the Premium Surge Protection Plan, the cooperative also offers
additional point-of-use protective devices for
your computer, television, satellite dish and other electronic equipment. These devices
can be purchased at very reasonable prices and can be added to either the Premium
Surge Protection Plan to provide protection for additional equipment in your home.
All surge protection devices come with a 15 year limited warranty on the device as well as repair
or replacement warranties for the equipment they are protecting.
Lightning is very unpredictable and can enter your home not
only on the electrical service, but also through a phone line, cable television line,
satellite dish or antenna. With these individual devices installed on your
telephone, computer, television, etc. in addition to having protection at your electric
meter, you will be able to rest easy the next time a storm is in the area. |
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members who wish to apply for the Basic Surge Protection Plan or the Premium Surge
Protection Plan, or for anyone wishing to purchase individual point of use
protection devices, call the
cooperative office at 1-800-872-1203 or complete the online application. For more information about this and other
value added services call the cooperative office.
1-800-872-1203 217-632-7746.
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