Fuse board Electrician Eynsford

If you’re taking a look at the fuse board lurking under the stairs and are wondering how to tell how old it is, and whether it’s working correctly, we’re here to help.

Do I need a new fuse board? 

There are several reasons why you may need to upgrade your fuse board. These include the age of the board itself, damage to the fuse board, and lack of capacity to handle new additions to your home such as a kitchen extension. 

We, as your local fuse board electrician in Eynsford, are often asked whether a new fuse board is needed. This can be when we’re carrying out an EICR inspection for a new buyer, or when a customer is planning on adding some new technology to their home. The most common reason we’re asked that question is when a homeowner is noticing electrical issues. 

Signs you need a fuse board upgrade

Your fuse board is a hardworking, integral and often overlooked part of your home. Most of us never pay it a thought – until something goes wrong! 

Here are some signs that you may need to call in a fuse board electrician to your Eynsford area home:

• Buzzing sounds – If you’re fuse board is making a buzzing noise, that’s a sign something is amiss. Buzzing sounds can indicate a loose connection or a potentially overloaded circuit. Either can cause an electrical fire to start so you’ll want to get in touch with an electrician swiftly.
• Tripping – If your fuse board keeps tripping it’s time to let a professional take a look. Your fuse board is designed to trip and cut the power when it detects a problem, ignoring this warning sign can leave you and your home at risk.
• Burning or fishy smell – If you detect any hint of burning or unusual odours from your fuse box, call in your local fuse board electrician immediately. If it’s safe to do so, you should also switch off the power at the mains switch located on your fuse board.
• Flickering lights – If your lights keep flickering for no apparent reason, it could be your fuse board that’s at fault.
• Sockets working intermittently – Much like the flickering lights, sockets that only work occasionally are not normal and should be looked at.

If you are noticing any of these issues, call in your local fuse board electrician urgently.

Do I need a fuse board electrician?

If your fuse board is in need of an upgrade, you may be wondering if you need a fuse board electrician or if you can do the job yourself. As we mentioned above, your fuse board is an integral part of your home’s electrical system, it’s control centre in fact. Your fuse board’s job is to keep you safe from the risk of electrical shock and your home from the risk of electrical fires. 

Changing a fuse board is not an easy job, it’s complicated, time consuming and often must be carried out in challenging circumstances (in a small cupboard under the stairs!). For safety reasons, it can only be carried out by a qualified, registered fuse board electrician who can sign the works off for building control purposes. If you attempt the job yourself, or outsource to a handyman, you’ll be putting yourself and your family at risk, as well as invalidating your home insurance. 

Local fuse board electrician Eynsford

SJ Supplies electricians are fully qualified & NAPIT registered. We’ve carried out dozens of fuse board upgrades in Eynsford and the surrounding areas and come highly recommended. 

If you have any questions about fuse boards or would like to know if your fuse board is due an upgrade, get in touch with us today.