Understanding the Consumer Unit: Enhancing Home Electrical Safety

Commonly referred to as the fuse box, the contemporary term for the central electrical distribution point in homes is the consumer unit. This crucial component houses the circuits that supply power to various electrical appliances and systems within your residence, including sockets, lighting fixtures, immersion heaters, electric ovens, hobs, smoke alarms, electric vehicle chargers, and outdoor power sources. Beyond its role in powering your home, the consumer unit plays a vital safety function by safeguarding against electric shock, burns, and potential fire hazards in the event of a fault.

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When to Consider Consumer Unit Replacement

For optimal safety, it’s advised to check your electrical system every 10 years, especially every five years in rented homes. If you’re moving into a new house, it’s a great time to assess your consumer unit’s effectiveness and safety. Our consumer unit replacement service is tailored to meet this need, ensuring compliance with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Our installations include an advanced RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent Protection) unit with built-in surge protection, safeguarding your electronic devices from potential damage during power surges.

Our Commitment to Safety Standards

At our company, we take pride in upholding the highest safety standards for our installations. Our commitment includes providing consumer units that comply with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and feature an integral surge protection device. This dedication to safety extends to the protection of electronic devices within your home during unexpected power surges.

Considering an Upgrade? Contact Us for Expert Advice

If you have concerns about the condition of your existing consumer unit or still have an outdated rewireable “fuse box,” we invite you to get in touch with us. Our team is ready to offer free advice and provide a detailed quote for upgrading your installation to a modern consumer unit equipped with the latest safety features. Ensure the safety and efficiency of your home’s electrical system with our professional consumer unit replacement service.

Registered Members of NAPIT

NAPIT registered scheme members in the areas of electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation & air-conditioning, microgeneration and building fabric trades are able to certificate their own work, saving consumers the time and money that would otherwise be involved in using Building Control.

We are MCS Certified.

MCS is a mark of quality. Using an MCS certified installer ensures that equipment meets good standards of performance and that installers are technically safe and competent. 

Members of HIES

The Home Insulation & Energy Systems Contractors Scheme (HIES) is a consumer protection organisation covering the installation of renewable energy products. This ensures all our customers are protected by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) ‘Approved Code of Practice’. This also includes deposit and stage payment protection, insurance-backed guarantees and dispute resolution.