When you have electrical problems in your Liverpool Home and you are looking for local electricians to help, you need an expert fault finding and investigation electrician to assist you. We are the local Emergency Electrician in Liverpool and specialise in repairs and emergencies. We have the expansive knowledge, experience, and test equipment to locate electrical problems FAST. If you need Electrical Faults Fixed in your home then we can help. Myself or my partner can assist you with your electrical emergency and help get the power back on quickly.
Electrical Faults Fixed in Liverpool
At Electrical Faults Fixed, that is what we do best. We test and inspect electrical systems to determine what has gone wrong, trace issues that are causing power outages and tackle emergency situations involving your electrical system. We carry out emergency repairs to the latest safety standards and repair faulty wiring with minimal disruption. Most electrical issues are diagnosed within a few minutes on site and most repairs are carried out within the first hour.
If you need a reliable service from the local 24-hour electrician in Liverpool then call us now. We are not a faceless company, if you check out our homepage you can see the two of us right there. One of us will be attending your electrical emergency.
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Electrical Wiring Problems in Liverpool
Whether you have short circuits, damaged wiring, melted cables, accidental DIY damage or anything else, we can attend to fix your electrical wiring problems for you. Electrical wiring has a limited lifespan and this will be different for all homes and businesses across Liverpool. Each electrical system is subject to different loads, environmental conditions, and maintenance routines. All these factors will have a bearing on how quickly wiring can break down and which wiring issues are likely to occur.
An electrical system that is subject to harsh weather, extreme cold or hot temperatures and heavy prolonged use is likely to break down far quicker than a wiring system used by a single person in a small home. Whatever the issue with your electrical wiring, we can assure you of rapid response times, a great service, and affordable prices. You can find our UP TO DATE emergency callout prices here.
(Photo: Old Consumer unit / Fuse box with a Fault)
Fuse Box Tripping in Liverpool
One of the most common Electrical Emergencies is a tripping switch or blowing fuse in a fuse box. If you have circuit breakers that trip regularly, RCD switches that keep turning off or constant power cut problems its highly likely that you need to call us out to investigate. We are your local Emergency Electrician in Liverpool and have extensive experience with emergency electrical repair, 24 hour emergency electrical work and all manner of fuse box problems.
We are expert electricians that can tackle your emergency electrical needs quickly and efficiently and have hundreds of Google reviews that show the high level of customer satisfaction that you can expect.
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How to fix a Trip Switch Problem in 3 Easy Steps
Many trip switch problems can begin elsewhere in the electrical system. For example, faulty sockets can cause total power cuts in your home under some circumstances. This is common with older fuse boxes and not only indicates that you have an electrical issue that needs tackling quickly but also means you really should have a new consumer unit installed to replace the old fuse box.
STEP 1
Go and unplug EVERYTHING from your socket outlets in your home. It is NOT ENOUGH to turn the sockets off, please unplug everything that you can. Don't forget the boiler, if the boiler has a switch, then turn this off also.
STEP 2
Try to turn the switch back on at the fuse box or consumer unit. If the switch turns back on and stays on then the issue could be a faulty appliance or piece of electrical equipment. If the switch will NOT stay on, call us immediately to come and investigate the issue for you.
STEP 3
If the switch stays on and does not trip again then begin to plug your appliances and electrical equipment back in one thing at a time. If the switch trips when you do this then the last piece of equipment that you connected could be faulty.
These 3 Steps will help in many cases but there are some instances where you may have to call us anyway. Not all electrical problems can be fixed remotely and many will require professional electrical services in order to establish the cause. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and as part of this, we help our customer with FREE information. Our free help sheet is available HERE, no email address or details required just our way of trying to help you out.
(Photo: Liverpool at night)
24-Hour Emergency Electricians in Liverpool
We are one of the few electrical companies that offer 24 hour electrical emergency call outs. Our fast response times are popular with our customers and our expert advice can save you money and disruption. We offer some of the best prices for emergency callouts but are arguably the best electricians locally for your emergency electrical problems.
If you have a burning smell from your fuse box at 11pm, tripping switches at 4am or any other kind of electrical emergency then do not hesitate to ask us to attend. We have years of experience in fixing faulty electrical installations and can carry out most minor repairs immediately without the need for a return visit.
No Electrical Sockets Working?
Where you have no electrical sockets working, there are often a number of potential causes for this. One of the most common issues is that of faulty appliances. Check the fuse box, is there a switch tripped or fuse blown? Can you turn it back on?
(PHOTO: Cracked plug socket)
Where no switches have tripped and no fuses have blown, the problem could be quite serious!
Do not attempt to remove any sockets from the wall or fiddle about inside the fuse box, whilst there appears to be no power, there could be live connections and parts that will deal an electric shock to whomever interferes with the equipment. You need a 24-Hour emergency electrician service to assist you with your problems.
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Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips
One of the most common issues customers contact us with is that of frequent circuit breaker trips. Diagnosing these can occasionally be a little bit hit and miss. Not to worry, we have all sorts of electrical test equipment gadgets that can enable us to investigate for you. The more commonly the switch is tripping, the better the chance we have of successfully finding the electrical problem.
Circuit Breakers and other switches can trip for a variety of reasons such as:
- Short Circuits
- Earth Faults / Ground Faults
- Appliance Problems
- Melted or Burnt wiring
- Water ingress into outdoor lighting
- Aging or Faulty Switches
(PHOTO: Inside a faulty Main Switch)
Current Regulations for Electrical Systems
We offer a wide range of electrical services and all work is carried out to the current regulations for electrical systems. As certified electricians we are regularly inspected by the NICEIC to ensure that we are insured, qualified, competent and that our work is up to the required standard and to show that we are adhering to all safety standards. This means that you are in safe hands with us in working in your home or business so you can have peace of mind knowing that the work will be carried out safely.
What is an Electrical Emergency?
An electrical emergency is any situation that introduces danger, serious inconvenience or failure of electrical systems that would cause significant expense or risk. An electrical emergency can be different things to different people. For example, your electrical circuit that powers the stair lift in your home fails meaning that you cannot get up to the bedrooms or bathroom. Whilst this is not life threatening it is seriously inconvenient and definitely an emergency.
There are many examples of electrical emergencies such as:
- Burning Smell from Fusebox
- Smoke from Electrical Outlets
- Flickering Lights
- Plug Sockets Crackling
- Tripping RCD or Switches
- Flooding into Electrics
Whatever your electrician emergency, your local emergency Liverpool Electricians are here to help. We offer the best service possible and are a reliable team that can help with your electrical problems at short notice.
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(PHOTO: Emergency Electrician out on call)
When are Electrical Emergencies Likely to Occur?
There are times when electrical emergencies are more likely to occur than others. The winter months are particularly harsh on electrical systems as we demand that the lights are on for longer, cooking equipment is often used more often and electrical heating equipment can present a significant electrical load to our wiring and fuse box.
Wet weather is also a common time for electrical emergencies to occur as moisture can find its way into cabling, electrical equipment, and other parts of the wiring system.
How can Electrical Emergencies be Prevented?
Electrical emergencies can often be prevented by having professional and regular maintenance carried out. Regular inspections can pick up on clues that things are not quite right, can diagnose electrical faults and can help carry out minor repairs before they turn into expensive MAJOR repairs! As part of our high quality services, we offer Periodic Electrical Inspections. These electrical inspections are a process involving circuit inspections and testing, earthing and bonding checks, visual checks and live testing to ensure that your electrical system is in top condition.
What happens after an Electrical Inspection?
Once the electrical inspection has been carried out, you will receive a 5-7 page document called an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). This document will outline the condition of the installation, detail the test results for any tests carried out and will highlight any dangerous situations, potential dangers, or non-compliances to the current wiring standards.
If there are any observations in the EICR then these will be allocated a classification code ranging in severity. You can read more about EICRs and the codes applied to situations HERE.
What areas do we cover in Liverpool?
If you need an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN LIVERPOOL then we are able to cover your electrical issues in the following areas:
Aigburth
Allerton
Anfield
Belle Vale
Broadgreen
Childwall
Clubmoor
Croxteth
Dingle
Dovecot
Fazakerley
Garston
Gateacre
Gilmoss
Grassendale
Hunts Cross
Knotty Ash
Mossley Hill
Netherley
Norris Green
Old Swan
Orrell Park
St Michaels
Sefton Park
Speke
Stoneycroft
Wavertree
West Derby
Woolton
Faulty Circuit, Small Repair?
When a faulty circuit occurs in an electrical system it can cause havoc in some cases. You see, with some electrical installations, just one electrical fault can mean that there is a total power loss to the property. This is often the case with older fuse boxes where one small issue can cause the master RCD switch to trip and knock the power off to everything. Hot water heaters such as gas boilers and immersion tanks are a common culprit for an RCD trip switch turning off. This can often only be diagnosed by professional electricians with the right electrical test equipment and knowledge to carry out the diagnosis.
(PHOTO: Faulty Circuit Causing a Trip switch to operate)
Often times, a faulty circuit turns out to be a small piece of the circuit that has gone faulty. Let’s look at the plug sockets for instance. Where the plug sockets lose power, it is not a case that all the wiring, sockets and switch in the fuse box have gone faulty but rather a small portion of electrical cable or single socket has gone faulty. This will be detected by the fuse box or consumer unit and the power will be switched off until the fault is found and repairs carried out.
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Free Quote for Fault Repairs?
Is there a free quote for fault repairs? Is diagnosis free? What is the cost for a tripping switch? These are many common questions that our customers will ask us and the answers are straightforward. Let’s get straight into it below.
Is there a free quote for fault repairs?
There will ALWAYS be free quotes for any further repairs beyond initial investigations. In many cases, electrical faults can be repaired whilst on site during the first hour of testing, inspection and fault finding. If further works are required then we will be able to tell you what is required, how much it will cost and what the wait time will be for any special parts (if needed)
Is Diagnosis Free?
No. Diagnosis of electrical faults, investigations and fault finding is not free. As a business, we have to charge for our time to cover equipment, consumables, overheads, wages and all the other costs that are associated with running a business. Diagnosis of electrical faults takes time and is most definitely chargeable. The cost of diagnosis / call out charge / emergency callout costs can be found on our dedicated emergency page. These costs are updated regularly.
(PHOTO: Electrical fault finding and diagnosis taking place)
What is the cost for a tripping switch?
This is a very common question that we are asked by customers and we understand that you need to know what the costs will be before requesting our services. The answer to this is, we DON'T KNOW. Let me explain:
Switches in consumer units and fuse boxes can trip for an almost endless list of reasons, in fact, the least likely reason that a switch trips is that there is a fault with the switch itself. Many customers have called me and been adamant that they have correctly diagnosed a faulty switch that needs replacing. If I were to replace all these switches, not only would this not correct the issue but there would be a string of irritated customers throughout Liverpool with a lot to say about it!
The emergency callout cost covers the first hour’s labour on site. During this time, we will test, fault find, trace any issues, and carry out diagnosis to establish WHY the switch is tripping. A switch will trip for a faulty wire in the back of a socket AND will trip if the electrical circuit cables are perished or badly damaged. The costs for repairs on these two jobs is VASTLY different. The first fault can be found very quickly and rectified with little to no parts, the second fault is likely to be much more costly and labour intensive!
Maintenance Plans to Prevent Electrical Emergency Issues
Whilst maintenance on an electrical system does not have to be carried out as often as oil changes on your car, it is still recommended that a professional electrician checks your system over every so often. An electrical inspection every 5 to 10 years is a great way to highlight any issues on the horizon. If you know that your wiring is particularly old then planning a rewire is far better than having to live through one. Why not disappear on holiday and have your home rewired whilst on the beach instead of having to deal with it whilst you are working or stuck at home?
As your local Emergency Electrician in Liverpool, we are here to help with all your electrical emergencies at any time of day. We would rather you didn't have an emergency in the first place of course so give us a call to arrange your electrical inspection if you have not had one carried out in the last ten years.
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