Introduction
Losing power is stressful — but a few safe checks can tell you whether it’s a simple reset or a job for an emergency electrician. Here’s exactly what to do.
Is It Just You?
First check whether your neighbours have power. If the whole street is out, it’s a network fault — call your distribution operator on 105. If it’s only your home, the problem is likely in your own installation.
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Check Your Consumer Unit
Look at your fuse board. If a breaker or RCD has tripped, reset it once. If it trips again immediately, stop — there’s a fault that needs a qualified electrician. Unplug anything you’d just switched on and try again.
When to Call an Emergency Electrician
Call straight away if you smell burning, see scorched sockets, the board won’t reset, or you’ve lost power to part of the house. London Sparky offers genuine 24/7 emergency call-outs across Greater London.
Talk to London Sparky
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