Personal Computer
Routine Care Task
Test electrical surge protector
A properly maintained surge detector can prevent major damage from occurring to your personal computer.
Priority
Timing: Every 6 months: February, May (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Personal Computer are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
A surge protector is an electrical device that protects delicate appliances from abrupt changes in electricity supply which might damage the appliance. A surge protector can be included as part of an electrical extension cord which goes from the wall electrical outlet to the appliance.
Check the manufacturer's recommendation for the proper procedure for testing the performance of your surge protector.
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Benefits
The benefits of this task are high, as it helps ensure that your surge protector is prepared to protect your computer from power surges.
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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Maintaining Value
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Health & Safety
Costs
The cost of this task is very low. It is estimated that this task should only take a few minutes to complete, and the task is relatively easy to do. No specialized tools are required.
