Best Emergency Electrician Services In Warrington

Electrical problems can occur at any time and can create serious inconvenience or even danger. When electrical problems occur in the Warrington area, you need an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN WARRINGTON that can tackle the problem for you quickly and efficiently. 

An electrical emergency rarely resolves itself and without a qualified electrician to tackle your electrical repair, things are likely to get worse. Whatever your electrical issue we are here to help. As professional electricians we are able to tackle the problem with your electrical system quickly, offer an excellent service and complete repairs to a high standard. 

1) What types of issue could be an electrical emergency?

There are many situations that could be construed as electrical emergencies. Electrical installations can fail without warning in many cases resulting in urgent electrical needs. Such situations could be:

• Switch tripping
• Burning Smell from Electrics 
• Water in Electrics 
• Intermittent Power Loss 
• Complete Power Failure
• Crackling Sound from Electrics 

Whatever your electrical emergency. I understand that it can be a worrying time for you. Please do not stress, myself and my partner can help with almost any issues that you are facing. We have many years of experience, and as a 24-hour emergency electrician, we can attend day or night in an electrician emergency. 

2) Switch Tripping

There are many different types of electrical switch in the consumer unit. These switches will all trip for different types of electrical faults and narrowing down the problem can be difficult unless you have the correct electrical test equipment and the right knowledge to carry out the inspection. 

There are some things that you can do to try and get to the bottom of these electrical faults. Try unplugging all the equipment in your home to see if the consumer unit switches will then turn back on. If that does not work then its likely you need an emergency electrician to assist. 

3) Burning Smell from Electrics

A burning smell from electrics is never a good sign. If you notice that there is a fishy smell, burning smell, the smell of plastic or PVC melting then turn off your electrical supply immediately at the consumer unit MAIN SWITCH. 

The main switch should turn off ALL the electrics in your home. This will give you some peace of mind until we can get out to you. As emergency Warrington Electricians, we try and get to you as quickly as possible for your electrical emergency. 

Please call us straight away if you have any smell of burning of are worried about the condition of your wiring. 

4) Water in Electrics

Water and electricity do not mix. When they do, there can be a risk of fire, serious electrical damage and the repairs can be substantial. When water enters a fuse box, there is normally a need for a new fuse box to be installed for safety reasons. 

If your fuse box is a new style unit, it is often possible to replace the switches and other equipment rather than the whole box. 
If there has been a lot of rain recently then check any outdoor electrics to see if there may be water that has entered. If possible, turn off any outdoor switches, sockets, flood lights or other equipment. Disconnect pond pumps and shed supplies to see if the power comes back on. 

Once water has gotten into the system, it may sometimes be necessary to conduct an electrical inspection to determine what damage has been done. This will produce an Electrical Installation Condition Report detailing any faults, hidden dangers and will highlight the condition of your wiring.

5) Intermittent Power Loss

Intermittent power loss can occur when power surges affect your electrical system. Where there are loose connections for example, high power demand can exacerbate the issues creating burnt out connections. The intermittent power loss will then occur when periods of high electrical demand are placed upon the system.

Think of an electric shower that uses a lot of electrical power. This is one of the most common causes of intermittent power loss. When the shower draws all its power, the electrical supply can fail, returning a few minutes after switching the shower off. 
If it is safe to do so, check if the fuse box is hot. A hot fuse box can indicate that there are loose connections causing overheating. 
A hot consumer unit or fuse board can mean that electrical components are stressed inside. 

There could also be an issue with the incoming mains supply equipment. One way of checking this is to call your electricity company and ask if the meter is working correctly. Where modern smart meters are installed, the electricity company can often check the meter function whilst you are on the phone to them. 

Should there be no issues with the meter then it may be the mains supply itself. Call 105 freephone to check if there are any electricity supply issues in your local area. They will let you know if there are any planned or emergency works being carried out in your area. 

If you need any help with intermittent power loss then give us a call as you may need an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN WARRINGTON to assist!

6) Complete power Failure

Where complete power failure occurs, the first thing to do is to call 105 freephone. This phone number will take you to the local electricity network supplier for your area. There is a short phone menu to navigate and then you should be able to speak to an operator. 

The operator will let you know if there are local electricity supply issues that may be affecting your area. If you find that there are no issues affecting you locally it might be worth checking with a few neighbours to see if they are also experiencing problems. 

Our 24 Hour Electrician Service is here if you need it and we are always happy to carry out emergency electrical work for you when the need arises. We cover a large area of the North West of England and if you need us in Warrington then call 01925 595 980.

We also have a small support system of electrician friends whose numbers we can pass over to you should we not be able to attend your emergency personally. 

7) Crackling Sound from Electrics

Where there is a crackling sound from any electrical equipment, this is an indication that danger is present. Electrical arcing is a situation where electrical current is struggling to flow around your home electrical circuits. 

The heat generated by this can cause fires so it is VITAL that you contact us immediately should you hear these types of noises. 
Whatever the time of day, we will answer the phone or call you back quickly to help you with your electrical emergency. 

We have many years’ experience dealing with electrical emergencies and carry a broad range of spare consumer unit parts, sockets, switches, and other electrical accessories in order to be able to tackle your electrical work quickly. 

8) Other Electrical Services in Warrington

Warrington lies between Liverpool and Manchester and we are able to carry out a wide range of electrical services in these areas during normal working hours too. Check out our coverage area to see where we can help you. 

There are many other services that we can help you with such as:

• Electrical Inspections
• Fuse box Upgrades
• Electrical Certificates
• Replacing old Aluminium Wiring
• Indoor and outdoor lights
• New Sockets
• Circuit Breaker Replacement

8.1) Electrical Inspections 

What are electrical inspections and why are they needed? 

An electrical inspection is known by many terms such as Safety Check, Electrical Report, Landlord Report, Safety Certificate, Electrical Check and more. The correct term however is, a Periodic Electrical Inspection. 

The periodic electrical inspection will produce a 5–7-page document known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report. 

The inspection process SHOULD take several hours and involve a thorough visual inspection of the electrical accessories and equipment along with in-depth testing of the electrical circuits using specialised equipment. 

BEWARE of cheap inspections as these are likely to involve little testing and / or an expensive list of sometimes unnecessary ‘remedial works’.

WE only conduct thorough testing and inspection in accordance with the BS7671 wiring regulations and IET guidance. This is especially important when buying a home as you are investing serious money into a long-term asset, you want the electrical installation to be checked thoroughly!

8.2) Fuse Box upgrades

We not only offer an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN WARRINGTON service, we also offer fuse box upgrades. Why would you want a new consumer unit or fuse box? Well, there are many reasons actually. 

• Upgraded Protection for home wiring
• Whole house surge protection
• Upgraded Electric Shock Protection
• Convenience in the event of a fault
• To satisfy home insurance
• To replace dated or dangerous equipment

We do recommend an electrical inspection is carried out prior to the installation of a new consumer unit. Without checking the electrical system first, there could be hidden dangers and issues that mean a new consumer unit may not turn on, stay on or that electrical circuits have to be disconnected for safety reasons.

8.3) Electrical Certificates

There are a whole variety of electrical certificates that are required under different circumstances. 

These are:

• Electrical Installation Condition Report
• Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate
• Electrical Installation Certificate
• Visual Inspection Certificate
• Building Control Notification compliance certificate

Each of these certificates will be issued under different circumstances. We are always happy to advise which certificate may be needed and when, even if you are not planning to use our services right now. 

8.4) Replacing Old Aluminium Wiring

Aluminium wiring in the UK was used for a short period during a copper shortage during the early to mid-1970s. Whilst it served a purpose, this type of wiring can create problems in electrical installations. As an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN WARRINGTON, we do come across this wiring from time to time. 

If left untouched it is sometimes ok but it is susceptible to burning out through loose connections. Connections with this type of wiring cannot easily be re-tightened as the aluminium is brittle and will usually crack or crush resulting in connections that cannot be re-made. 

If you have old aluminium wiring in your home, it may be necessary to have a rewire carried out to replace the outdated and sometimes dangerous wiring. 

8.5) Indoor and Outdoor Lights

If you have require new lights installing inside or outside then we offer a full service to include light replacement, security lights, PIR sensor lights, indoor and outdoor lighting and more. 

Replacing a light fitting is not always a straightforward job especially in older properties. Many modern light fittings require only a single electrical cable to be installed where older properties may have several electrical cables in the ceiling making moder light installation difficult. 

Its also important when installing class 1 or metal light fittings that the earthing is properly checked by an electrician with the right test equipment. Failure to correctly earth a metal light fitting along with checking the earth path can result in electrical shock risk occurring in the event of a fault. 

The earth is vital to all light fittings new and old where they specify one is required. Without a suitable low resistance earth path, there could be danger present. 

8.6) New Sockets

We do not always have enough electrical plug sockets around the home. Installing additional plug sockets means that certain electrical safety requirements have to be checked. 

Earthing, Bonding, and circuit safety are paramount and should be checked prior to additional plug sockets being added in accordance with regulation 132.16 of BS7671 Requirements for wiring installations. 

Don’t worry, we know the rules, regulations, and testing requirements so we have you covered. 

If you need more plug sockets then just get in touch on 01925 595 980

8.7) Circuit Breaker Replacement

If a circuit breaker, trip switch or other fuse box switch is not working properly, tripping intermittently or otherwise causing bother then it may need replacing. 

The most common cause for unwanted tripping is actually an electrical fault and NOT a faulty switch. 

Whatever the cause, we can get to the bottom of it and replace any switches that need replacing for you.

9) 24 Hour Emergency Electrician in Warrington

Not every electrical company in Warrington offer emergency electrician services. Out of hours working is not for everyone and that’s understandable. If you need electrician jobs carrying out urgently, at an inconvenient time of day or on a short timescale, then we will do our best to help. 

A reliable electrician in Warrington may not be easy to find. Family and friends are a great source of recommendations but we don’t always have the ability to check at short notice. We have many 5 Star Google reviews for you to check which should offer some peace of mind. We offer competitive rates and fantastic customer service. 

A local emergency electrician telephone number is always handy to keep near the consumer unit as well so make a note of our number just in case. 01925 595 980 or mobile 07858 136 955. There is also a WhatsApp button on the website so you can chat over text with us if you would prefer that. 

10) Which areas of Warrington do you cover?

There are many areas that we cover including:

Appleton Thorn, Birchwood Park, Burtonwood, Chapelford,  Culcheth, Croft, Cuerdley, Glazebury, Grappenhall, Great Sankey, Lymm, Old Hall, Poulton South, Winwick and Woolston. 

In fact, if you are anywhere between Liverpool and West Manchester, we are likely to be able to assist you with your 24-hour emergency, sudden electrical night service work, urgent jobs, or other electrical work. As a local emergency electrician, we are well stocked and able to bail out quickly to get you back up and running. 

11) Summary

If you are looking for the best emergency electrician services in Warrington then try us first. We operate a 24 hour emergency electrician service across all areas of Warrington and Widnes. There are also a range of help sheets on our website for you to try before calling us out.