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1) Emergency Electrician in Bickershaw 24/7 Service WN2 

1.1) What is an Electrical Emergency?

An electrical emergency could occur due to any number of electrical problems. When electrical issues occur, such as a power outage or switches tripping, it can be a worrying time for many property owners. It’s important not to panic and equally important not to attempt DIY electrical repairs yourself which can lead to faulty wiring becoming worse and potential hazards developing.

The following situations could be deemed an electrical emergency:

• Switches Tripping
• Intermittent Power Outage 
• Burning Smell from Electrics 
• Crackling Plug Socket 
• Loose Light Switch 
• Electrical Shocks 
• No sockets working

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2) What types of Electrical Faults are there?

As an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN BICKERSHAW, I see many different electrical issues. There are many different types of electrical faults and problems that can occur but typically there are a limited number of faults that can occur in electrical systems that manifest as many different problems.

• Ground Fault or Earth Fault 
• Short Circuit Fault 
• Insulation Fault
• Broken Circuit 
• Missing Earth / Poor Earth 
• Loose Connections 
• Overload and Overcurrent 

There are some steps you can take to rectify electrical faults but great care should be taken when attempting to rectify issues in electrical systems and it is recommended to call an electrician to diagnose, trace and rectify any electrical issues that you may be having.

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3) Emergency Electrician in Bickershaw

If you have emergency electrical needs in Bickershaw then do not hesitate to get in touch with me as soon as possible. An electrical system that is malfunctioning is an electrical emergency and will require a local emergency electrician to attend to check out the problems. One of the most common issues that we see is where a trip switch has been reset too many times resulting in extensive cable damage and trip switch failure. Some trip switches are now obsolete and when one fails it can mean that the whole fuse box may need to be replaced in order to safely rectify the problem.

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4) RCD tripping in Bickershaw

When an RCD trips, it is telling you that there are problems with the electrics. Electrical installations have many types of protective devices in the consumer unit. The purpose of these devices is to protect us from electrical shocks and to prevent cable damage by limiting the amount of electrical current that can flow around the circuits. 

When a circuit breaker trips or, if you have an older fuse box a fuse blows, there is a problem that will need addressing.

An RCD device is usually installed in an domestic electrical system to protect against electric shock cause by earth leakage. The RCD is distinguishable from other trip switches by a 'test button' and will often by a larger device than the other switches. When this device trips it means that there may be a faulty appliance, damaged plug sockets cable damage, water ingress or other electrical hazards that have occurred.

You can try to resolve the issue of an RCD tripping by disconnecting all your appliances from the plug sockets and attempting to turn the RCD device back on. If this does not work then it is probably time to call an emergency electrician in Bickershaw to carry out some electrical safety testing and investigation.

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5) ​24 Hour Emergency Electrician Services

​Our emergency repair services are available 24 hours a day in Bickershaw. We offer a rapid response emergency services and peace of mind for anyone that needs help with power outages or other electrical problems. We can attend and help with electrical emergencies such as:

• Electrical Panel, Consumer Unit or Fuse Box Problems
• Issues caused by Power Surges
• Repairs after Electrical Fires 
• Tripping Switches
• Flickering Lights 

We can offer safety measures to remove danger and complete repairs on site. Where issues are more complex or require specific parts, we may need to reattend to repair the problems after making sure the electrical system is safe.

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6) Full Range of Electrical Services

Along with our emergency electrical service, we offer a wide range of electrical services such as, new and replacement security lights, replacement sockets and switches, upgrading consumer units and fuse boxes and more. 

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7) Why use Electrical Faults Fixed?

• ​Many Years of Experience
• Fully Insured
• Professional Electricians
• Fully Qualified
• NICEIC Registered and Approved
• Local not National Family Business
• FREE Video Call to assist with problems

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8) Preventative Measures

Regular maintenance of electrical systems is important to prevent systems and electrical equipment from breaking down. As a homeowner or property owner in Bickershaw, there are some steps you can take to identify electrical issues and prevent them from developing into more serious situations. If your electrical system has not been checked by an electrician in the last ten years and a report produced then you need a Periodic Electrical Inspection. This process produces a document called an Electrical Installation Condition Report which details any problems, dangers, or recommended improvements for the electrical installation.

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9) Self-Checks

Check light switches for signs of damage and cracking. Do the switches feel spongy? This can indicate that the light switches may soon need replacing and should be checked by an electrician or replaced.

Are switches and sockets loose? Check them around your home to make sure they are firmly affixed to the walls and not likely to fall or be caught and dragged off.

Do appliances look in good condition? Are there any signs of overheating? Are tumble drier exit hoses clear? Do the smoke detectors work as intended? Is the consumer unit/electrical panel showing signs of overheating? Any damage to the panel? Are there any holes in the consumer unit?

Are extension leads in good condition? When should they be replaced? 

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10) Contact me

​If you need an emergency electrician in Bickershaw then contact me as soon as possible and I will assist you. Call now on 01925 595 980 or 07858 136 955. 
 

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