Signs you need a fuseboard upgrade

Signs you need a fuseboard upgrade

Do look out for the following signs and get in touch with Outwood Electrical Ltd as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:

• Fuses keep tripping frequently
• electrical burning smell
• physical damage to the unit - this might look like cracks or scorch marks
• a crackling or buzzing sound

Our team of experienced fuseboard electricians can quickly recognise hazardous signs once we have an opportunity to better inspect the fuseboard.

Why are outdated fuse boards dangerous? 

Older fuseboards are very much outdated and fail to meet current industry safety standards. For example, some outdated fuseboards include non compliant material which are actually fire hazards.

Homeowners tend to make new electrical additions such as home EV charger installation or even high powered electric showers.

While the fuseboard at your home remains the same, it might not be able to manage the additional power loads from modern installations. Older units designed over a decade or two ago were designed to handle much lower power consumption.

Older units will also lack the safety devices commonly included in modern consumer units. So if the existing fuseboard at your home in Prestwich is around 25 years old, it's time to consider an upgrade.

Benefits of a fuseboard upgrade.

The signs you need a fuse board upgrade may suggest an upgrade is required. The thought of any electrical or building work at your home can put you off but with a professional team such as Outwood Electrical Ltd, any upgrade work will be seamless with minimum disruption to you.

We can stress the benefits of a new unit enough, especially the added safety features. New units include a series of switches called Mini Circuit Breakers or MCBS. MCB’s protect circuits from damage caused by overloads. They can be easily and safely reset too.

Modern fuseboards ensure consistent and even distribution of electricity which in turn improves energy efficiency at your home. As the new boards from an upgrade handle the increased demands of modern appliances, less power is wasted through overloaded circuits.

Is a new fuseboard a good investment?

Yes! Considering all the modern upgrades most homeowners tend to make, an upgrade is a great investment. You can achieve better energy efficiency which will help with utility bills.

Homeowners considering a future house sale will also benefit as potential buyers do want safe, modern and reliable electrical installations.

Outwood Electrical Ltd.

We offer a reliable and trustworthy service, from additional socket installation to fuseboard upgrades. Our installations are robots to last years into the future.

Numerous positive comments from our happy clients clearly show why you should work with Outwood Electrical Ltd. Feel free to check out the 5 star Google reviews on our testimonials page.

Are you a homeowner in Prestwich? If you’re concerned with signs you need a fuseboard upgrade, contact Outwood Electrical Ltd today.