The meter-based surge protection shall be installed or removed only by a designated representative of Sumter EMC.
Sumter EMC will bill $5.95 per month for the meter-based surge protection rental which shall be due on the same date as the bill for electric service. Such a warranty, $15,000 maximum per household per occurrence, is provided to members if the services remain in effect and the rental and installation charges related are current and paid in full.
The meter-based surge protection does not cover the following*:
Tankless water heater
Electric vehicles
Electric drones or drone chargers
Home Theater Systems
Solar panels or solar panel inverters
Mini-split HVAC systems
Non-motor-driven and electronic equipment (point of use devices recommended)
Pumps for pools or wells – ask about hard-wired protectors for pumps
*To see additional details on coverage, visit tesco-online.com.