Concerned that your fusebox is unsafe? With it being in use 24/7, 365 days a year, it's a reasonable worry. If you’re a Medway homeowner and have concerns about your fusebox; hiring a fusebox electrician to take a look is a smart idea. Eru Electrics are one Medway’s top rated fusebox electricians, specialising in safety checks, upgrades and repairs.
The fusebox; what it is & how it works
All homes will have a fusebox. Or you might know it as a consumer unit. Whatever you call it, they all do the same thing. Power each part of your home, from your lights to your appliances. A good comparison is your car’s engine. It’s the heart of your electrical system just as the engine is in your car. Now, as a car owner, what do you pay for on a yearly basis? An MOT. Why? Because it’s important your car is road safe. A safety check on your fusebox can check it’s working safely, as it should be. Just like your car’s yearly MOT.
A fusebox has three main components; a main switch, residual current devices (RCD) and circuit breakers or rewireable fuses (found in older models). These components work together to distribute power to each circuit in your home. If you have an older, outdated fusebox; you might notice it’s missing RCDs. RCDs are a tremendously important fault protection device. If your fusebox is missing these life-saving devices, it’s a strong indication that it’s outdated and is well over-due an upgrade.
“Help! We have no power!”
No power is one of the biggest modern-day inconveniences. We need it for everything! So when it fails, panic quickly sets in. Usually when your power goes out, it will likely be the cause of two things:
- A grid related issue (a typical power cut with normally a street or two without power). Always check with your neighbours and your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Don’t worry, once your network spots this power cut, one of their engineers will be on the case and power is normally back up and running within a few hours. These can sometimes be caused by weather, high demand or incidents / human errors.
- A blown fuse. Assuming the power cut is non grid related, you might have just blown a fuse. This is normally caused by too many appliances plugged in at once. Similarly, it could also be faulty wiring or a tripped circuit.
If you’re 100% sure the power cut is not grid related, now is the time to give us a call. We’ll happily talk you through a few steps at your fusebox to see if it’s a quick fix first. If not, we’ll then make our way to you as quickly as we can.
Fusebox repairs in Medway
As a fusebox electrician operating in Medway, we’ve repaired many types of fuseboxes. Some common fusebox repairs we carry out on a regular basis include:
- Repairing damaged wiring.
- Identifying and replacing loose connections.
- Locating faulty appliances causing trips.
- Replacing blown fuses.
Sometimes a fusebox can be repaired but often, especially with older models, an upgrade is typically the smartest move. Constantly repairing an old, outdated fusebox is just going to be a never ending battle.
Eru Electrics, Medway’s best fusebox electrician
For all things fusebox related, there’s only one team in Medway for the job - our team here at Eru Electrics. Why? Because we’re experts in our field, we’re local to the Medway towns and we actually care. When a customer reaches out to us, we do everything in our power to ensure they feel relaxed, safe and that they can trust us to do a great job. Our customers are not just another number to us, they’re our fellow neighbors many of which become people we truly care about.
If you’re a Medway homeowner and have concerns about your fusebox, look no further than Eru Electrics. With us, we’ll have you back up and running in no time! The quickest way to get hold of us and speak to our electricians about your fusebox concerns is to give us a call. Alternatively, you can also fill in our enquiry form which is linked here.
Eru Electrics, Medway - your local, trusted fusebox electrician.
