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Mike,
Perhaps checking with neighbours/people in the area if they have had similar problems would help identify if the problem is specific to your house.
Here in WA if the problem is caused by some types of surges originating from outside your property you can claim the damaged goods from the power company. I'm not sure on the specific/limitations, but my neighbour who works for Western Power once told me I should've just claimed my $1400 of telescope repair costs to Western Power, because the source of the problem could be proved to the power input. He's done the same for his TV and other items in the past.
Also related, my brother's house has higher than usual voltage. He's had to install higher than normal voltage globes (250 or 270, can't remember) so they wouldn't continually blow after a short period of use. That was the electrician's solution to the problem. He hasn't had problems with appliances etc, only lighting.
Roger.
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