Fusebox Upgrade Electrician in Warrington

How can I tell if my fuse board needs upgrading?

For most homeowners, the first signs that the fusebox at their Warrington home needs upgrading are an increasing number of niggling electrical faults. These faults can come and go, and to the untrained eye, can seem to occur for no obvious reason.  Some of the electrical issues you may begin to notice include:

• Flickering lights
• Unexplained tripping at the fuse board
• Sockets working intermittently
• Burning smells
• Buzzing coming from the fuse board.

An old, unsafe fusebox

Although they may seem to be merely annoying, these issues can quickly become dangerous, and you should call your local electrician as soon as possible. They will check the condition and safety of your fusebox and let you know if you need an upgrade. If you are based in Warrington, or the surrounding area, Stressless Electrics are your local fusebox upgrade electrician and will be on hand to help. 

Fusebox Upgrade for renovations or alterations

Often a fusebox upgrade will be needed if you are having either renovations or electrical alterations carried out at your Warrington home. Fuseboxes are designed to carry specific loads of current and your existing fusebox may not have the capacity for the new circuits required for the alterations. When you add new technology to your home, such as an EV charger, or build an extension, your fusebox needs to be able to cope with the extra power demands. It must also meet current regulations for the work to be signed off for building control. An upgraded fusebox will be able to safely handle your growing energy demands. It will also have built in RCD protection and any other legally required protective devices. Your electrician will be able to advise you if your current fusebox is suitable for your planned works or if you need to consider a fusebox upgrade.

Fusebox upgrade to meet regulations

For some customers, particularly landlords, the fusebox at their Warrington property may need to be upgraded to meet regulations. Recent changes to the law mean that any electrical work that requires new cabling or circuits, or changes to existing circuits, must be protected by an RCD. These changes include routine electrical tasks such as the installation of new sockets or a hardwired appliance such as an oven. If your current fusebox does not have RCD protection, it will need to be upgraded. 

If you are looking for a fusebox upgrade electrician in Warrington, Stressless Electrics are here to help. Fully qualified and NICEIC registered, we have built a reputation as the reliable, local electrician in Warrington. Our aim is to provide a high quality, stress free service. Contact us today.