Consumer Unit and Distribution Board upgrades
At Martin Day Electricians Limited, our team of electricians in Leeds is experienced in fuse board upgrades. We are always here to upgrade your current fuse box to provide you with a safe electrical system.
Why upgrade your consumer unit?
If you have an outdated fuse board, it is best to upgrade it with the help of a professional electrician in Leeds. Indeed, there are numerous reasons to upgrade your domestic or commercial fuse board. Listed below are some of those reasons:
Comply with electrical wiring regulations: A lot of homes contain fuse boards that are not compliant with the latest electrical regulations. Hiring a licensed electrician in Leeds to upgrade your fuse board will ensure that you adhere to electrical wiring regulations.
Improve safety: Old consumer units can risk the electrical safety of your home or commercial building. By upgrading your consumer unit, you are increasing safety standards and reducing the risk of electric shock.
Peace of mind: When you are complying with electrical standards and have improved your electrical safety by upgrading your fuse boards, you will definitely benefit from better peace of mind. You can hire our certified electricians in Leeds to upgrade your fuse boards. We make sure your electrical system is running safely and efficiently.
More reasons for a consumer unit upgrade
Here are some other reasons to upgrade a consumer unit by a professional electrician in Leeds:
- If your fuses trip frequently
- Your fuse board is old and wooden with rewirable fuses
- To add additional circuits, extra sockets, or extensions
- Flickering lights and unresponsive sockets
- The consumer unit is more than ten years old
How long does it take to upgrade the consumer unit?
The overall time needed to upgrade a consumer unit depends on various factors including the consumer unit age and condition of the wiring. However, in normal circumstances, an experienced electrician in Leeds probably take four to six hours to upgrade a consumer unit
Why can’t I upgrade a consumer unit myself?
Consumer unit upgrades must be registered with local building control.
Regardless of if you have been living in the same place for years or have purchased an older property, the electrical installation will wear and tear over time. If you have an old consumer unit, your property could be safer. Some DIY lovers feel like upgrading the consumer unit themselves not realising doing it yourself is a potentially dangerous idea. Electricity can cause serious injury. Most homeowners have very basic knowledge about electricity, and they simply overestimate their abilities. Upgrading fuse boards is a complicated job and it requires a qualified electrician in Leeds.
During upgrading consumer unit, a full inspection and test is carried out. Experts often find small flaws in wiring or defects in the original/modified design. They take all the necessary steps to make the consumer unit perform at its best and ensure the installation is safe. An amateur who is not skilled or instructed would not spot the defects. Even if you see a problem, are you sure you can fix it yourself?
What are the risks of an old or damaged consumer unit?
If your consumer unit is old or damaged, there are chances that you may suffer from power outages in different parts of your home. Modifications to circuits could risk cables being overloaded with the wrong size protection. You risk something more dangerous could happen, like an electrical fire or electric shock. If you believe your consumer unit needs upgrades, don’t wait. Get it done immediately by our certified electricians in Leeds!
FAQs About Fuse Board Upgrades
All of your electrics should be tested and inspected by a professional every 5 years at least. Your electrician in Leeds can help you decide if your consumer unit needs any upgrading.
At Martin Day Electricians Limited, we specialise in consumer unit upgrades and replacements. Once we test and inspect the electrics to your home, we will advise if your consumer unit need to be upgraded or require a replacement. Contact our talented electricians in Leeds to learn how much fuse board upgrades cost.
When you get a consumer unit upgrade it helps with your home to be more energy-efficient. Consumer unit upgrades help optimise electrical performance and reduce excessive energy consumption.
Get professional help to check and upgrade your consumer unit
While you may be tempted to upgrade your fuse box yourself, it is never a smart thing to do. This task needs proper training and equipment, which only a professional has. This is the reason you should always hire our professional electricians in Leeds for consumer unit testing, consumer unit upgrades or consumer unit replacements.
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