If your fuseboard keeps tripping, it doesn't necessarily mean it needs replacing. At EMC Electrical Group, we would always recommend having the problem properly investigated first.
Does My Fuseboard Need Replacing If It's Tripping? Advice For Bristol Homeowners
A fault-finding visit might cost around £100–£200, depending on the time and work involved, while a new fuseboard could cost around £600–£1,200 or more. If you're dealing with a tripping fuseboard in Bristol, it's important to find out what's actually causing the problem before deciding that the board itself needs replacing.
Why does my fuseboard keep tripping?
There's nothing more frustrating than switching something on and suddenly losing the lights or sockets. However, when your fuseboard or RCD trips, it's generally doing exactly what it's there to do. It's detecting a potential fault and disconnecting the power to help protect you and your home.
The tricky part is working out where that fault is coming from. It could be an appliance, damaged wiring, moisture, a problem with a socket or an issue with the fuseboard itself. This is why we wouldn't recommend simply replacing the board without investigating first. If you're experiencing a tripping fuseboard in Bristol, we'll test the relevant circuits and work through the installation to find the actual cause.
We recently attended a three-bedroom semi-detached home on Harewood Road after the homeowner noticed that their oven was repeatedly tripping the electrics. It would have been easy to assume that the fuseboard was at fault, particularly as the RCD was the part that was actually tripping, but our testing showed that there was more going on.
We found two separate faults. The first was within the oven itself and was causing the RCD to trip when the appliance was being used. We also found a second fault with the wiring at the socket supplying the oven. Both issues needed to be dealt with, but neither meant that the fuseboard itself needed replacing.
What should you do if your electrics keep tripping?
If your electrics are repeatedly tripping, it's worth paying attention to when it happens. You might notice that it only occurs when you use a particular appliance, for example, or perhaps it happens when several things are running at the same time. This information can be useful when we're trying to track down the fault.
If something appears to be causing the problem, particularly an appliance, it's best to stop using it until it has been checked rather than repeatedly resetting the fuseboard. For homeowners dealing with a tripping fuseboard in Bristol, professional testing can usually help establish whether the issue is with an appliance, the wiring, the sockets or the board itself.
The Harewood Road job is a great reminder that electrical faults aren't always as straightforward as they first appear. By taking the time to test everything properly, we were able to find both faults and deal with the actual causes rather than simply replacing the fuseboard.
Need help with a tripping fuseboard in Bristol?
If your electrics keep tripping, don't panic and don't assume that you need a new fuseboard. EMC Electrical Group can investigate the problem, carry out the necessary testing and explain what we've found in straightforward terms.
Whether the issue turns out to be an appliance, wiring, a socket or the fuseboard itself, we'll help you understand what's happening and what needs to be done.
If you're dealing with a tripping fuseboard in Bristol, contact EMC Electrical Group today by phone on 0117 422 7222 or via our contact form. We'd be happy to arrange a visit and get to the bottom of the problem.
