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1) Emergency Electrician in Burtonwood 24/7 Response

Electrical faults can occur at any time of day or night. A power outage can mean serious problems for those with medical equipment, freezers, a business to run or a vital dependence upon the electrical supply. If you need an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN BURTONWOOD,​ I can definitely help you. I cover all areas between Liverpool and Wigan and respond to electrical emergencies as quickly as possible.

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2) What is an Electrical Emergency?

​If your property in Burtonwood has electrical problems such as:

• Electrical Fires
• Electrical Shocks
• Faulty Wiring
• Circuit Breaker Tripping
• Electrical Sparks
• Burning Smells

Then you likely have a serious electrical emergency. The issue with electrical hazards is that they are not always obvious. Electrical issues can be present in an installation for long periods and can appear to cause no problems until something else occurs. If any of these issues are occurring and you need an emergency callout then call now on 07858 136 955 or 01925 595 980.

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3) Examples of dangerous issues with electrical installations

One example would be a lack of adequate earthing to parts of the circuits, whilst an earth is not vital for the function of electrical circuits in many cases, it is VITAL for safety! If a faulty appliance was to be used in a plug socket that had no earth, then it is very likely that someone will receive a shock.

Another example would be loose connections along the circuits or in the electrical panel / consumer unit. Where loose connections exist, the flow of electricity is impeded. This impedance or resistance, means that limited electrical current can flow causing flickering lights, appliances that do not work as well as they should and in many cases, an incredible build of heat. 
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Where heat builds up in electrical wiring, there is a real risk of fire starting, in many cases, the consumer unit or fuse box will not detect a problem and will allow the situation to get worse. Heat build-up is common in high demand electrical circuits  such as electrical outlets, cookers, showers, plug sockets and car charging equipment.

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4) Faulty electrical systems in Burtonwood

​Where you appear to have minor problems with the electrics, bear in mind that problems can be much worse beneath the surface than they appear visually. As qualified electricians that specialise in electrical emergency services, my partner and I are able to tackle all electrical installation faults. If you are in the Burtonwood area and need an emergency electrician now then call me on 07858 136 955 or 01925 595 980.

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5) Non-Emergency Repairs

​Where a single electrical circuit fails, for instance the downstairs lights, you may decide that it can wait for a few days until we can fit you into our normal working calendar. Downstairs lights failing could be an emergency for some people but not for others, a genuine emergency can sometimes be subjective. Whatever you decide is an emergency for you, we offer swift response and a professional approach. We can carry out lighting repairs if your lights have failed and rectify almost any electrical situation.

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6) What are the potential dangers with and old fuse box?

There are still many homes in Burtonwood and surrounding areas with old fuse wire style boxes. Fuse boxes of this age were last installed in the early 1980s which lets you know just how old they now are! As a minimum these fuse boxes and the electrics that they protect should be checked. Electrical Inspections are a vital part of maintaining an electrical system and should be carried out at least every ten years in private domestic homes. Without regular inspections you may end up needing an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN BURTONWOOD.

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7) What is an Electrical Installation Condition Report?

Immediately following an electrical inspection (sometimes known as an electrical safety check) a report is produced on its condition. The report is known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR for short. The report will outline and electrical dangers, potential dangers, and recommended improvements for an electrical installation.

There will usually be a list of 'observations' regarding the electrics. Each of these observations will be allocated a code to mark its severity of danger. The codes are as follows:

• C1 - Immediate Danger such as live parts exposed
• C2 - Potential Danger such as signs of overheating, broken circuits, and missing earths
• C3 - Improvement Recommended such as a lack of labelling or slightly damage accessories
• FI - Further Investigation where the inspector believes that fault finding or further inspection will lead to the discovery of a dangerous situation

Routine inspections should be carried out in domestic homes once the electrical system has reached 10 years of age and should continue every decade as a minimum. This not only helps keep on top of electrical safety concerns but will also highlight dangers that may be hidden and may demonstrate to insurers and potential homebuyers that you have maintained the electrical system.

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8) Local Emergency Electrician in Burtonwood

We are a small partnership that covers local areas across Warrington and Liverpool. We are not a national call centre here or abroad and as such, we offer a reliable local electrician service, electrical emergency response and great value for our services. If you need a true emergency 24-hour electrician then we will attend to your home to make it safe, find faults and give you some peace of mind. 

For non-urgent enquiries, please contact us during normal working hours.

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9) Electrical Repairs

​As emergency electricians specialising in electrical call outs, we know that various issues can add together to cause an electrical breakdown and understand that there may be several electrical problems causing the loss of power. The first step that we take on an electrical emergency is to shut off the electrics and carry out some testing using specialised test equipment. The electrical tests that we carry out will usually tell us the TYPE of electrical fault that has occurred, then it’s a matter of tracing the issue to the exact location which could take a little more time.

Electrical repairs are best carried out during normal working hours where possible. This is to ensure that all materials for completing the repair are available and should the need for further parts of materials arise, they can easily be purchased from reputable wholesalers. We do however carry a vast range of spares, replacements parts and other electrical accessories both on the vehicle and in storage.

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10) Obsolete Consumer Unit Repairs

​Many fuse boxes and consumer units in homes are now obsolete. Parts are no longer made and replacements cannot be sourced. Minor repairs to consumer units are sometimes possible but replacing components can be difficult. Certain manufacturers have not changed their equipment and new parts may still fit older units. If you have serious issues with your consumer unit then a replacement unit may be necessary. 
Don't worry though, we will ask for a photograph of the consumer unit before attending your electrical emergency so we can bring any spares that may be needed. 
 

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