Did you have your electronics connected to good quality surge protectors, or were you just relying on the whole-house surge protector? I've read before that who

Did you have your electronics connected to good quality surge protectors, or were you just relying on the whole-house surge protector? I've read before that whole-house protectors are meant more for reducing fire risk than protecting sensitive equipment and you're supposed to use them in combination with plug-in surge protection. Opinions on whole-house protectors are very divided among electricians, it seems like half think they are critical safety equipment every house should have, and half think they are completely useless snake oil. Another issue is quality of plug-in surge protectors. The biggest risk is that you get a fake one that is essentially just a power strip no or minimal protective components. Old surge protectors or ones that have absorbed a surge can silently lose their protections when the MOVs fail, so it's important to replace them regularly. I always buy good quality surge protectors from name brands of power equipment, but honestly I don't replace them nearly as often as I should. Finally, it might be worth checking how good your house's grounding is. You can have the best surge protectors in the world but if they can't actually dump that voltage to ground they aren't going to do much for you.