Fuse board upgrade Axminster

A fuse board or consumer unit is a device which transports electricity from the mains to the various circuits in your home. Different circuits control the electrics in various areas or zones in your home.  As well as distributing electricity within your home, the fuse board protects electrical circuits from short circuiting or overloading.

Signs you need a fuse board upgrade

As a specialist domestic electrician, there are some tell tale signs that indicate your fuse board may be in trouble and requires an upgrade. If you notice any of the following, don’t hesitate to call us.

• Buzzing or electrical humming
• Breakers trip repeatedly
• Electrical appliances not turning on
• Electric shocks when turning appliances on
• Flickering lights/lights failing to turn on
• Burn or scorch marks of sockets and switches

Fuse board upgrade, the benefits

Modern fuse boards or consumer units are fitted with additional safety features such as RCDs and MCDs (residual current device or mini circuit breakers).  

Even the slightest change in current is detected by RCD devices, protecting you from electric shocks. The role of MCDs is to prevent circuits from short circuiting and causing damage to electrical appliances by stopping the flow of current, if it is excessive.

Once you’ve had a fuse board upgrade, you’ll experience better electrical efficiency in your home. This means less wasted energy as the main distribution centre for electricity is modern and contains advanced technology.

A fuse board upgrade or a modern consumer unit is a feature many homebuyers look for in a property. Buyers want peace of mind which comes with a fuse board compatible with industry standards.

What happens during a Fuse board upgrade in Axminster?

As experienced electricians, we can carry out fuse board upgrades in about a day.  

We would have to turn the power off at the main switch to make sure we are safe during the installation process but also to keep any occupants at the property safe too.

Next, the existing fuse board will be removed so that the new consumer unit can be installed. All main wires get connected to their associated outlets.

A number of tests are conducted to make sure the upgraded fuse board is safe and working correctly. Upon completion, you will be provided with an EIC (Electrician installation certificate).

Tyne Electrical services, Axminster

As locals to the area, we have a good working relationship with many homeowners, landlords and letting agents in Axminster.

Here at Tyne Electrical services, our ethos is to deliver top quality electrical services designed to last for many years to come. We pride ourselves on being reliable and honest with our clients, ensuring you are completely happy with our service.

Take a look at the positive reviews our clients have provided just to get an idea of how trusted we are in the area.

If you're Axminster based, get in touch with Tyne Electrical services for all your fuse board upgrades.