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DetailsPower surge and storm damage appliance repair in Jacksonville
An appliance that worked before the storm and is dark afterward usually lost a control board, a fuse or a power supply on the board. The motor and the sealed system are often fine.
- Control boards and fuses
- After storms and outages
- Surge protection advice
Updated October 2026
Quick answer
Power surge appliance repair in Jacksonville means testing the control board, fuses, transformers and sensors of a refrigerator, washer, dryer, oven or dishwasher that failed during a storm or when power returned, replacing the damaged part, and recommending surge protection that fits the appliance.
What a surge actually damages
Modern appliances run on electronic control boards with small power supplies, relays and sensors. A voltage spike from lightning or from the grid coming back after an outage can blow a fuse on the board, cook a power supply component or damage a sensor. Motors, compressors and heating elements are tougher and usually survive.
That is good news, because a board is a part swap. We test the incoming power first, then the board's power supply and outputs, and only replace what has actually failed. Several appliances failing at once after the same storm is a clue that the problem came from the line, not the appliances.
The jobs this page covers
01
Control Board Replacement
We start by confirming the appliance receives correct voltage at its terminal block or outlet, because a damaged outlet or a tripped breaker can look like a dead board. Then we check the board's fuses, its low-voltage supply and whether it powers its display and outputs. A board that is dead or behaves erratically after a surge is replaced with the correct part for your model and serial number. Some boards need to be programmed or configured for the specific model after installation, which we do before testing.
02
After a Storm or Outage
When power returns after an outage, every appliance in the house restarts at once, and refrigerators and freezers try to start their compressors on a supply that may still be unsteady. Relays and start devices fail, and some controls lose their settings. We check the relay and overload on refrigeration units, reset controls that can be reset, and test boards on anything that stays dead. If several appliances failed together, we suggest having an electrician check the service panel too.
03
Appliance Surge Protection
Plug-in surge protectors rated for appliances protect refrigerators, microwaves and washers that plug into regular outlets. Ranges and dryers on 240-volt circuits need a different approach, and a whole-home surge protector installed at the electrical panel by an electrician protects every circuit at once. After a surge repair, we recommend what fits your appliances and point you to an electrician for panel-mounted protection. A protector costs much less than a second control board, and it protects the new board we just installed. We tell you which protector type fits each appliance.
Outages and restarts in Jacksonville
Hurricane Irma left about 284,000 JEA customers without power at its peak in 2017, and summer thunderstorms here bring shorter outages several times a year. Each restart is a stress on control boards and on the start relays of refrigerators and freezers. When we repair a board after a storm, we also look at the relay, because a weak relay often fails on the next outage.
Step by step
How we diagnose surge damage
- 1
Check the supply
Outlet, breaker and terminal block voltage.
- 2
Test the board
Fuses, power supply and outputs.
- 3
Replace and configure
Correct board for model and serial.
- 4
Test every function
Cycle the appliance fully before leaving.
DIY or call
Before you call after a storm
| Task | Safe to try yourself | Call a technician |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance dead | Check the breaker and the GFCI outlet | If power is present and it stays dead |
| Display scrambled | Turn off at the breaker for a minute, then back on | If it does not reset |
| Refrigerator clicking | Nothing safe to try | Call; likely a relay |
What is included
What a surge damage visit includes
- Outlet and breaker check
- Voltage at the appliance terminal
- Board fuse and power supply test
- Relay and start device test on refrigeration
- Correct board for model and serial
- Board configuration if required
- Full function test
- Written description on request
Cost
What surge repairs cost
Surge repairs are priced after testing, because the cost depends on which board or component failed and what that part costs for your model. A blown fuse or relay is a small repair; a main control board costs more.
- Which part failed. Fuses and relays cost far less than boards.
- Model and brand. Board prices vary widely by model.
- Number of appliances. Several appliances after one storm are diagnosed together.
- Programming. Some boards need configuration after install.
No flat price over the phone. We price after the diagnosis, part and labor separately, so you can decide before any work starts.
FAQ
Power Surge Appliance Repair questions
Yes. The control board and start relay are the parts most often damaged. The compressor usually survives.
Check the breakers first. If they are on and appliances stay dead, call us, and consider having an electrician check the panel.
Some policies do. We give you a written description of what failed and why if you plan to file a claim.
Yes. Appliance-rated plug-in protectors and whole-home panel protection both reduce the risk.
Unplugging electronics and smaller appliances during a lightning storm is sensible. Refrigerators should stay plugged in unless you will be away.
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