We are often asked the question, “Does my consumer unit need changing?” Here at Electrical Faults Fixed we can help you make this decision.
Now for those of you that don’t know, a consumer unit is also called a fusebox, a fuseboard, an electric trip switch box, a distribution board and so on. There are many names used to refer to this box of tricks that sits in the corner of your home, the garage, under the stairs and so on.
The importance of this box cannot be underestimated. This box along with certain other safety aspects of your electrical system is paramount in order to keep you and your family safe. There is a help sheet on our website which talks more about this.
If your consumer unit looks like the one in the picture then it may need changing. If your electrical installation has not been inspected in the last 10 years then it will need and electrical inspection carried out. Hidden dangers can develop over the years that only Qualified and Experienced electricians can assess with the correct test equipment. You can tell if your electrical installation was inspected recently by checking the sticker on your consumer unit. If the date has long expired then call us! If there is no sticker on your consumer unit stating the next date of inspection then call us quicker! There is a chance that your installation has not been inspected since it was installed.
If your consumer unit looks like the one pictured then it is a minimum of around 40 years old. You wouldn’t run a car for 40 years without undertaking some checks so don’t take the risk with electricity in your home.
We are Experienced, Qualified, Insured Electricians. We can carry out an in depth test and inspection of your electrical installation and produce a report on its condition detailing any issues present. These will then need to be recitifed before the installation of a new consumer unit.
If you are based in Liverpool, Warrington, St Helens, Lowton or surrounding areas and you are concerned about the age or condition of your fusebox then send us an email, pick up the phone or send us some picture on whatsapp or by email and we will look at your consumer unit for you and might be able to help over the phone. One of us will be able to help you.
