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Upgrading to 200 amps ensures your system can handle today\u2019s electrical demands.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Whole-Home Surge Protection:<\/strong> Protect sensitive appliances and electronics from power surges caused by lightning or grid issues.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a275abc58f1a2168{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a275abc58f1a2168{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a275abc58f1a2168{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a275abc58f1a2168{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a275abc5905b\" class=\"gem-divider\" style=\"\" ><\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a275abc591105153\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4305\">These upgrades make your home safer, smarter, and more energy-efficient. 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