Looking for an Emergency Electrician in Hunts Cross?

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1) Emergency Electrician in Hunts Cross 24/7 Services

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2) What is an Emergency Electrician?

An emergency electrician is a specialist electrician that carries out fault finding and investigations in to electrical problems with wiring systems. They typically will operate 24 hours per day, out of hours and at weekends in order to service the needs of customers that find themselves with electrical needs that require urgent attention.

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3) Why you might need an Emergency Electrician in Hunts Cross

There are many typical electrical emergencies that can occur in an electrical installation. Some of these may not seem like an emergency whilst others that are not particularly dangerous may be seriously inconvenient and require quick rectification.

• Circuit Breaker Problems 
• Electrical Panel or Consumer Unit Buzzing 
• Tripping Switches 
• Fuse box is hot
• Flickering Lights 
• Electric Shocks
• Intermittent Power Outages 
• Total Power Loss 
• Fuses Blowing 

Many of the homes in hunts cross were built several decades ago and of these, many will have older wiring systems that may be beginning to fail. It is common to see older wiring start causing issues but some newer homes can also develop problems especially where moisture enters the wiring. If you are having any of the electrical problems listed above then you definitely have an electrical emergency and will require the local EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN HUNTS CROSS to attend.

Call us straight away on 0151 351 4011 or 07858 136 955 24 Hours.

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4) 24 / 7 Rapid Availability and Response

We are available 24 / 7 for electrical issues and electrical repairs in Hunts Cross and surrounding areas. As qualified electricians we have the right training and knowledge to tackle any electrical emergency. We are held to the highest industry standards and are members of the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contractors) whom assess us annually to ensure that we are qualified, insured and are carrying out safe work in accordance with the wiring regulations.

We can respond quickest during out of hours electrical emergencies and normally attend within 60 minutes or less to your electrical issue once you have booked in with us. We will always give you an ETA at the time of booking and where possible, share our location with you to enable you see us arrive at your door.

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5) Safety Measures During an Electrical Emergency

During electrical emergencies, there can be an elevated level of danger present, fire hazards and electrical shock risks. It is strongly recommended under most circumstances that you turn off your electrical supply to the property whilst waiting for our arrival. Don't worry, we will walk you through this on the phone and let you know what needs to be done before we arrive. 

Keep away from any areas that are dangerous, any electrical accessories like sockets, plugs or switches that have been making noises or smelling funny. If there is any smoke or fire it is recommended that you call the fire brigade who will be able to advise you further.

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6) What to do before we arrive

We will need good access to your consumer unit / fuse box / breaker box / electrical panel. Please remove all obstacles, personal belongings and hinderances to our safe access in this area. Most electrical testing takes place at the mains in the first instance before branching out into the property to narrow down the electrical problem. As emergency electricians we have a routine that we undertake which has been honed over the years to be as efficient and quick as possible. This minimises our time in finding the problem and keeps the costs down for you.

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7) Avoiding Electrical Emergencies

As professional electricians, we are often asked the best way to minimise electrical hazards and prevent electrical emergencies from occurring in the first place. One of the best way of avoiding issues with the home's electrical system is to have regular electrical inspections carried out by the right electrician. An electrical inspection (electrical safety checks, EICR, electrical report, safety report) is a process that checks the suitability of the electrical system for continued use.

During the check, potential hazards are identified along with any immediate dangers or recommendations for improvements. Another great way to prevent electrical emergencies is to have electrical upgrades carried out when required and recommended by your electrician. Consumer units are one of the most important upgrades that can be carried out to help prevent dangerous situations.

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8) What are consumer units?

Consumer units are the brains of the electrical system and can provide protection against electrical shocks, arcing, electrical fires, short circuit problems, earth faults, overload, and surges in the power supply.

The consumer unit / fuse box is not only responsible for all these different situations but also for dividing the mains power supply into smaller and more usable "electrical circuits" so that power can sensibly be distributed around the property.

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9) My switch is tripping what do I do?

Most switches that trip are not faulty. If you find that you have a switch tripping in the fuse box or consumer unit, the worst thing that you can do is to keep resetting the switch as it will eventually break. When the switch breaks, there can be serious problems. These switches are designed to protect against potential electrical shock, electrical faults and to protect the wiring from catching fire under overload and short circuit conditions.

Rather than resetting the switches continually, try unplugging all the electrical appliances and other equipment from the plug sockets. Once you are certain that all the electrical equipment has been unplugged, try turning the switch back on. If you find that the switch will turn back on after unplugging everything then you MAY have a faulty appliance that is causing the issue.

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10) I need help now!

If you are concerned about the condition of your electrical wiring and system then just call us. Our professional electrical services are here for you 24/7 and we are happy to attend to your electrical emergency whether it’s a circuit overload, problems caused by power surges or another emergency services that may be required.

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11) What are the costs?

The costs for our emergency attendance can be found AT THE BOTTOM of our EMERGENCY SERVICES PAGE. All electrical works including emergency attendance are in accordance with our terms and conditions.

If you need an EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN HUNT'S CROSS then get in touch with immediately. 
 

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