I have surge protectors on many things, but mostly so I can put a couple plugs into one thing, then when I go to the wall to pull the plug, I get many appliances taken care of at once. Near the sewing machine, I have one so I don't have to climb under the table to unplug anything. I try to remember to unplug, but don't always. My friend just lost the board in her big fancy clothes dryer (which of course went off warranty 2 month ago). I guess a whole house protector would be the way to go, I sure can't move the fridge or washer to unplug for every storm :shock: