Fuse board upgrade Harlow

Does my home in Harlow need a fuse board?

The short answer is Yes! Without a fuse board or modern consumer unit, the safe distribution of electricity at your home in Harlow would be non-existent.

How popular are fuse board upgrades in Harlow?

Fuse board upgrades are more popular than you might think. Propelled by the installation of home EV chargers, solar panels and smart homes, there is a greater demand on the electrical capacity in average households. With greater electrical demand comes a significant risk in electrical hazards such as fires and shocks. So fuse board upgrades in Harlow are on the rise as modern technology and better safety features such as RCDs or residual current devices help meet safety standards.

Modern electrical systems such as a new fuse board will indicate enhanced safety in the home and much better energy efficiency, all factors which help improve the value of your home in Harlow.

Help! I need a fuse board upgrade Harlow

There are some signs which indicate a defective fuse board. If in doubt, give the team a call as our experienced electricians can quickly determine whether you do in fact need a fuse board upgrade.

Signs such as frequent fuses tripping, dimming or flickering lighting, visible damage to the outer fuse box and sparking may suggest the fuse box is faulty.

What happens during a fuse board upgrade?

So a typical fuse board upgrade takes us around a day. This is however dependent on the age of the wiring at your home in Harlow and whether we need to carry out additional work such as upgrading the earthing system. The team will inform clients of any additional work required during our initial site visit to inspect the fuse board.

The power supply at the mains will be switched off to ensure the electrician and individuals at the property are safe.

The old fuse board and connective wiring is removed. The team can then install the new back plate of the consumer unit to the wall and then attach the new unit. All wiring work is completed by connecting cables with the new unit so all circuits at your home receive a supply of electricity.

Testing is an integral part of the fuse board upgrade. A number of checks are carried out to make sure the new unit is functioning and is safe. An EIC confirming compliance will then be sent out to you as proof of our work.

EJB Electrical, Harlow electricians

As NICEIC approved electricians, we comply with all current building codes, safety standards and regulations to ensure all our work is correctly installed and safe.

By ensuring electrical work is above board, we can give clients the reassurance that electrical safety is a key priority for the team at EJB Electrical.

To speak to one of the team about a fuse board upgrade at your property in Harlow, get in touch with us today.