Homeowners put their expensive electronics out for the trash in North Massapequa Tuesday after they claim power surges fried their appliances.

A Long Island Power Authority spokesperson told News 12 Long Island, "a defective connection to a transformer in the area could have led to irregular voltage, which could have caused the surges."

Edward Skelton had to throw out several appliances from his family's North Oak Street home, including a new dishwasher, humidifier and radio. Neighbors lost refrigerators, computers and central air units as well.

"I'm looking conservatively at $10,000 in damages with just the stuff I know," Skelton said.

LIPA said it would investigate homeowners' claims before paying for damages potentially caused by power surges.

The LIPA spokesperson also said the problem was fixed Monday. Residents worried about their safety hope that's the case.

"It's a big concern something will happen and get a fire in the walls, and there goes the house," Skelton said.