Surge Protection




Reflection Electric installs whole-home surge protection across Terrebonne, Mascouche, Laval, and the Laurentians. We mount Siemens, Eaton, Square D, Leviton, and Armada surge protective devices directly at your main electrical panel — shielding your electronics, appliances, HVAC system, and smart home devices from power surges, lightning strikes, and grid fluctuations. As CMEQ-certified master electricians, we select the right device for your panel type and install it to manufacturer specifications for full warranty coverage.
Power strips and plug-in surge protectors only guard individual outlets. Reflection Electric installs whole-home surge protective devices (SPDs) at the source — your main electrical panel — so every circuit in your home is protected. We match the SPD to your panel brand and amperage for optimal compatibility: Siemens for Siemens panels, Eaton for Eaton and Cutler-Hammer panels, Square D for Homeline and QO panels, Leviton as a universal option, and Armada for high-performance residential protection. Each device is rated to absorb thousands of joules of surge energy, protecting everything from your refrigerator and furnace to your TV, computer, and EV charger.
Surge protection is one of the most cost-effective electrical upgrades you can make — and one of the fastest. Our CMEQ-certified electricians install whole-home surge protectors directly at your electrical panel with proper grounding and connections, typically in a single visit. We test every device, verify protection levels, and provide complete documentation. It's a small investment that prevents costly damage to the electronics and appliances your household depends on every day.
WHY CHOOSE REFLECTION ELECTRIC
Surge Protection That Actually Protects
Power strip surge protectors from the hardware store offer limited protection and degrade over time. Professional whole-home surge protection installed at your electrical panel provides comprehensive, layered defense against external surges from lightning and grid events and internal surges generated by your own appliances and HVAC cycling.
Our electricians install proven brands — Siemens, Eaton, Square D, Leviton, and Armada — with proper grounding that's essential for surge protectors to function correctly. Surge protection is especially important for home automation equipment and connected devices. A surge protector is only as good as its installation, and our CMEQ certification ensures yours is wired right from day one.

Our process
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Assessment & Consultation
We evaluate your home's electrical system, identify your most valuable and vulnerable equipment, and recommend the right level of surge protection — whole-home, point-of-use, or a combination of both.
Product Selection & Planning
We recommend surge protection devices matched to your panel type and protection needs. You'll know exactly what's being installed and what it protects before any work begins.
Professional Installation
Our licensed electricians install surge protection devices at your electrical panel and point-of-use locations with proper electrical connections and grounding — typically completed in a single visit.
Testing & Documentation
We test every device, verify proper function and protection levels, and provide complete documentation including warranty information and indicator light explanations so you always know your system is active.
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Everything You Need to Know
How much does home automation installation cost?
Reflection Electric's home automation projects start at $500 CAD and scale based on scope. Replacing a few switches with smart dimmers and setting up voice control sits at the lower end, while a full Control4 whole-home system with lighting, shades, climate, security, and audio integration is a larger investment. During your consultation, Reflection Electric assesses your home, discusses which devices and platforms fit your lifestyle, and provides a detailed quote covering hardware, wiring, installation, and programming.
What smart home platform should I choose — Lutron, Control4, or Alexa/Google?
Reflection Electric installs all three approaches and recommends based on your needs and budget. Lutron is the gold standard for lighting and shade control — rock-solid reliability, beautiful keypads, and seamless dimming. Control4 is best for homeowners who want centralized whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, security, and locks from one interface. Open-ecosystem setups using Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit offer the most flexibility and lowest entry cost — ideal for starting small and expanding over time. We often combine platforms, using Lutron for lighting and shades with Alexa or HomeKit as the voice layer.
Do my switches need neutral wires for smart home devices?
Most smart switches and dimmers require a neutral wire in the switch box to operate. Many older Quebec homes were wired without neutral wires at switch locations, which prevents standard smart switches from working. Reflection Electric solves this two ways: we can run neutral wires to switch boxes as part of the installation, or we can install systems like Lutron Caseta that work without neutral wires using their proprietary wireless technology. During your assessment, we check every switch location and recommend the best approach for your home's wiring.
Can you automate an existing home or only new construction?
Reflection Electric automates existing homes regularly across Terrebonne, Laval, and the Laurentians — no renovation required. Wireless smart systems like Lutron Caseta, smart thermostats, and Wi-Fi-connected devices can be installed in any home without new wiring. For more advanced installations that benefit from hardwired connections — like Control4 keypads, in-wall speakers, or wired sensors — Reflection Electric routes wiring with minimal disruption to finished walls. New construction and renovations offer the ideal opportunity to pre-wire for automation, but it's absolutely not a requirement.
What are smart home scenes and how do they work?
A scene is a single command that controls multiple devices simultaneously. Reflection Electric programs custom scenes based on how you use your home. For example, a "Good Morning" scene can open bedroom shades, raise kitchen lights to 80%, set the thermostat to 21°C, and unlock the front door — all triggered by one button, voice command, or schedule. A "Movie Night" scene can dim living room lights, lower shades, and turn off upstairs lights. We program scenes during installation and teach you how to create and modify your own.
Will smart home devices still work if my internet goes down?
It depends on the platform. Reflection Electric prioritizes systems that maintain local control during internet outages. Lutron Caseta and RadioRA operate entirely on a local network — your lights and shades work perfectly with no internet. Control4 also runs locally for core functions. Some cloud-dependent devices like certain smart plugs and voice assistants lose remote control without internet, but physical switches and local automation rules continue to work. We design your system so that essential functions — lights, shades, climate — never depend on a cloud connection.
How long does home automation installation take?
Reflection Electric typically completes a starter smart home setup — a few smart switches, a hub, and voice assistant configuration — in half a day. A whole-room Lutron lighting and shade system takes one to two days. A full Control4 whole-home installation with lighting, shades, climate, security, and audio can take three to five days depending on scope and whether new wiring is needed. During your consultation, Reflection Electric provides a specific timeline and schedules installation to minimize disruption to your household.





