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Electrical work in Portland; thunderstorms are frequent, so surge protection is worth asking about.
In Multnomah County, July highs average about 79°F and January lows about 34°F, with roughly 63 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, tornadoes and floods in Multnomah County. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
Multnomah County has had 9 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (2024).
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Breakers that trip often, a fuse box, or adding an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub are the usual reasons.
If storms or outages are common, a panel surge protector protects appliances and electronics for a modest cost.
Yes — switch off that circuit and choose Emergency when you book.
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