Consumer Unit Replacement in Bicester

Is your consumer unit in your Bicester home looking a bit old and tired ? Unsure if it complies with electrical safety standards? Paradigm Electrical Solutions are here to offer you expert advice on why and when you may need a consumer unit replacement in your Bicester home.

What is a consumer unit?

A consumer unit, also commonly known as a fusebox, is the heart of any electrical system in a house or building. The box itself is centred to where electricity enters your property and it safely distributes it throughout your home to give you power in every room. The consumer unit will constantly monitor the electrical levels throughout your house and will automatically shut off if any faults are detected. This keeps your home free of any electrical dangers such as fires. They also include safety features such as the main switch, which lets you decide if the power is on or off.

Why Would I Need a Consumer Unit Replacement?

Below are some typical reasons as to why you would need a consumer unit replacement in your Bicester home. 

• Age – Older consumer units will not have the same safety features that a newer system can offer such as a residual current device (RCD). An RCD is a personal protection unlike the protection a consumer unit alone can offer. It is important to update your consumer unit regularly to keep in line with the safety regulations.
• Additional electrical requirements – If you are considering an extension or perhaps wanting to install solar panels to your home, then you may require a new consumer unit. Your current consumer unit may not be big enough to handle the new power demands.
• Electrical safety inspection – Sometimes it will be obvious that your consumer unit needs replacing but if there is no physical damage then it may not be picked up until an electrical safety inspection such as an EICR is carried out. Speaking with a qualified electrician, they can assess your consumer unit and advice if there are any faults detected. Ignoring these assessments may put you at risk of fires, shocks or damage to your home. 
• Damage – Often damage is visible when checking your electrics but sometimes it is hard to spot. If you are experiencing events such as your power tripping or dimming, flickering lights then these are indications of damage within your consumer unit and require immediate attention.

Who can carry out a consumer unit replacement in Bicester?

A NICEIC or NAPIT registered electrician will be able to safely install a replacement consumer unit at your Bicester home. Knowing the dangers around electricity, they can make sure it is installed safety, offering you the peace of mind that there will be minimal dangers in your home. Replacing a consumer unit should never be carried out by someone who is untrained or doesn’t have the correct qualifications. This could cause potential hazards in your home.

Paradigm Electrical Solutions are your local NICEIC registered electricians in Bicester. Call us today and speak with one of our friendly electricians to arrange your consumer unit replacement. We can provide you with all the appropriate certificates and the electrical work carried out will be compliant with UK regulations.