Demand Electrical Solutions are a proud provider of electrical services offering fuse box replacement in Darlington.
Generally speaking, the only time people ever look at their fuse box is when a switch trips, the rest of the time the fuse box is hidden away doing its job feeding electricity throughout your home and keeping you safe from the potential dangers of electricity. If something does go wrong your fuse box is designed to protect you from the risk of electrocution or fire.
Given that most people rarely pay much attention to the unit we often get asked how to tell when a fuse box replacement is needed.
There are several reasons why you may need a fuse box replacement with the most common being the age of the fuse box.
Older properties often have fuse boxes that do not have modern safety features and may even have a wooden backboard or switches made of cast iron. These units also weren't designed to deal with the demands of modern appliances. Modern fuse boxes have different circuits to spread the demand the main circuit has to cope with. This often isn't possible on older fuse boxes and its common for an entire house to be running on one circuit which is very likely to become overloaded. Whilst it's not a legal requirement to have older fuse boxes replaced, it is highly advisable as the older units do not meet the current safety standards.
The best way to find out if you do need a fuse box replacement is by contacting an electrician to inspect your fuse box. Electricity is incredibly dangerous and will continue to enter the fuse box even when the power is switched off so it's not advisable to prod around and try to check it yourself! Even if your fuse box is a more modern unit, you still may need a replacement if, upon inspection it is found to be damaged or faulty. You can visually check for tell-tale signs of a fault such as scorching or damage to the wiring or the box itself and if the unit has come into contact with water due to flooding it's important that it is checked fully by an electrician as water can cause serious damage to a fuse board.
Demand electrical are dedicated to keeping our customers safe and provide a reliable, safe service that you can trust. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of work with all the required certification. A fuse box is meant to keep you safe however its old or faulty this could be making your home dangerous. If you aren't sure where you stand with your fuse box and can't tell how old the unit actually is you can always request an electrician inspects this to put your mind at ease and advise you if your current unit is in good working order or discuss with you the installation of a replacement if a fault is detected.
If you are in need of a fuse box replacement or an initial inspection Demand electrical solutions offer a service that you can trust and rely upon. We provide a no obligation consultation and quote and are proud to be one of Darlington's most trusted electricians, feel free to give us a call.
