Does my Fuse Board need to be replaced?

Do you know how to tell if the fuse board in your home needs to be replaced? Don’t worry if the answer is no, you are not alone.

One of the most common questions we are asked by homeowners in Aylesbury is “Does my fuse board need to be replaced?” If you think your fuse board may need to be replaced and you would like some expert help and advice Paradigm Electrical Solutions Aylesbury are here to help. Our qualified electricians are always happy to share their expertise and answer your questions. 

How do you know if you need a new Fuse Board? 

For most Aylesbury homeowners, their fuse board will need to be replaced simply due to its age but there can be several reasons to upgrade your fuse board. 

Here are a few things to consider if you are unsure whether the fuse board in your Aylesbury home needs replacing:  

• Style of Fuse Board – Have a look at your current fuse board. Does it have removable fuses that need to be rewired in the event of a fault, or does it have a row of small switches that toggle on and off? If your fuse board is the first kind, then it needs to be replaced. This kind of fuse board is quite elderly and won’t provide the protection of a modern fuse board.  
• Electrical Issues – Are you noticing electrical issues around the home? Perhaps your lights have started flickering or the fuse board keeps tripping? Or maybe you have noticed a strange smell coming from your fuse board? All of these indicate a serious issue with the fuse board and require the urgent attention of a qualified electrician. 
• Planning Home Improvements – If you are planning any improvements or upgrades to your home then you may require a new fuse board. A new fuse board will have increased capacity to handle any new power demands and will feature the latest safety features such as RCD protection. A fuse board upgrade is often needed if you are adding an extension, installing solar panels or an EV charging point, or if you are upgrading the electrical equipment in your kitchen. 

Our qualified electricians at Paradigm Electrical will be happy to discuss your options for fuse board replacement with you if any of these apply to your Aylesbury area home. 

Who can replace a fuse board? 

Only a registered qualified and competent electrician should replace your fuse board. They will understand the danger present and will keep you and your property safe. As a fuse board replacement is a notifiable work, the electrician must be registered with either of the electrical industry governing bodies, NICEIC or NAPIT. This is to ensure compliance with Part P of the building regulations and to enable them to submit notification to your local council building control office. A registered electrician will also provide you with an Electrical Installation Certificate for your records. You will need this should you ever decide to sell your home. Paradigm Electrical Solutions are your local NICEIC registered electricians in Aylesbury. 

If you are based in Aylesbury or the surrounding area, Paradigm Electrical Solutions are your local, reliable fuse board replacement electrician. We are fully qualified, NICEIC registered and have a wealth of experience in fuse board upgrades. Call us today and speak to one of our friendly team and arrange your fuse board replacement.