A good surge protector will have a certification logo from UL, ETL, or another Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), usually on the back side.

Getting the right surge protector for the situation is important. Our buying guide will point you in the right direction.

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Surge protectors and power strips can expand the number of plug-ins in an outlet, and many types look alike. Because of this visual similarity, they are sometimes used interchangeably. However ...

Most surge protectors are UL-listed for stand-alone use, meaning you can't string them together because they're not designed to handle the combined draw of multiple devices downstream.

According to the experts at Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a surge protector will “clamp” the surge—meaning it will take the surge away from what’s downstream (i.e. plugged into its outlets).

Siemens’s premium FS140 whole-house surge protector is hands-down the best choice if you live in a region with frequent power outages, like the Southeast or parts of Texas.