Losing power at home can be frustrating, but it doesn’t always mean there’s a fault that requires an electrician.
A local power cut, a tripped circuit or even a faulty appliance could be responsible. Knowing what to check first can help you understand what may have happened and whether you need professional help.
That’s why we’ve created our new Power Gone Off? What to Check Before Calling an Electrician guide.
It takes you through some simple and safe checks you can make yourself, including:
- checking whether all or only part of your home has lost power;
- what to look for at your consumer unit;
- how to check for a local power cut;
- what to do if a circuit trips when using an appliance; and
- what information to record if your electrics keep tripping intermittently.
We’ve also created a free downloadable checklist that you can save or print and keep handy in case you need it in future.
When should you call an electrician?
If your power won’t come back on, a circuit repeatedly trips, you notice signs of electrical damage or you simply don’t feel confident carrying out the basic checks, our team can help.