Warning signs you need a fuseboard replacement include a smell like plastic melting, noticing scorch marks around the fuseboard itself or crackling sounds from the unit.
The age of the fuseboard can also be a factor to consider but a qualified NICEIC approved electrician like Thurston First Electrical can determine any faults and if required, recommend a fuseboard replacement for Coley Park. Typically, replacing a fuseboard costs between £700- £1450 but this doesn’t include any additional upgrade work you might need like rewiring your property. As locals to Coley park, Reading, we have the advantage of providing prompt services which is always a quality our customers are interested in.
Why might I need a fuseboard replacement Coley park?
We hear from property owners who are worried about futureproofing their property with technology such as solar panels and EV chargers so inspecting the current state of the fuseboard is critical. A fusebaord replacement is most certainly on the cards if you have experienced worrying signs like buzzing form the unit which suggest loose connections in the interior. The team recently worked with a lovely family on Wensely Road as they were becoming frustrated with regular tripping at the fuseboard. The board at the 3 bedroom terraced property was around 19 years old with only a single RCD. This meant that tripping would knock out the power in the whole property rather than a specific cricut. Our suggestion was a fuseboard replacement for enhanced safety and to eliminate nuisance tripping.
What is included in a professional fuseboard replacement?
The first step is switching off power as a safety precaution. We let our customers know that you will be without power for 4-6 hours. The team will then dismount and disconnect the existing board to make way for the modern fuse board, also referred to as a consumer unit. Consumer units now come pre populated which includes safety devices such as RCBO and SPD which offer greater protection against electric shocks and protect your household appliances. We explained the benefits of RCBO protection to the homeowners at Wensley Road, protecting individual circuits so only ones with a fault trip rather than the whole house.
The homeowners were over the moon with our neat and tidy installation and the efficiency at which the fuseboard replacement was carried out.
Why work with Thurston First Electrical?
Finer detail really matters to us. We take the time to measure everything properly during initial planning stages to make sure appliances like your new fuseboard fits in the location. As NICEIC approved electricians, electrical safety is a prominent part of the work we do so customers can rest assured that a number of electrical checks are conducted when a project is completed. Customers actually receive an EIC or Electrical Installation Certificate to confirm the fuseboard replacement, Coley park is compliant with Part P Building Regulations.
Have a question about a potential fuseboard replacement Coley park, Reading? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Thurston First Electrical.
