Electrician problems
Pick the fault that matches what is happening. Each guide says how dangerous it is, what you can check, and when to call an electrician.
Power Loss & Outages
No Power In The Whole House
Power Loss & Outages
No Power In One Room
Power Loss & Outages
Half The House Has No Electricity
Power Loss & Outages
Power Keeps Cutting Out Intermittently
Power Loss & Outages
No Power After a Storm
Power Loss & Outages
Neighbours Have Power But I Don't
Power Loss & Outages
Sockets Not Working But Lights Are Fine
Power Loss & Outages
Lights Not Working But Sockets Are Fine
Power Loss & Outages
No Power In The Kitchen
Power Loss & Outages
Power Goes Off At The Same Time Every Day
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
RCD Keeps Tripping? Common Causes & How to Fix It (2026)
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
RCD Tripping At Night
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
RCD Tripping When It Rains
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breaker Won't Reset
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Fuse Keeps Blowing
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Consumer Unit Tripping With Nothing Plugged In
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Trip Switch Goes Off Randomly
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
MCB Keeps Tripping
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
RCBO Keeps Tripping
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Electrics Trip When I Plug Something In
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Upstairs Circuit Keeps Tripping
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Downstairs Circuit Keeps Tripping
Tripping & Circuit Breakers
Lighting Circuit Keeps Tripping
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Flickering In The Whole House
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Why Is One Light Flickering?
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Dim When An Appliance Turns On
Flickering & Dimming Lights
LED Lights Flickering
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Flickering After New Light Fitting
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Pulsing On And Off
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Are Too Dim
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Suddenly Brighter Than Normal
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Lights Flickering In One Room Only
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Dimmer Lights Flickering
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Fuse Box Buzzing Or Humming
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Dimmer Switch Buzzing
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Electrical Buzzing Sound In Walls
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Light Fitting Buzzing
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Socket Making A Buzzing Noise
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Electrical Humming Noise At Night
Electrical Buzzing & Humming Noises
Mains Hum In The House
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Burning Smell From A Socket
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Burning Smell From The Fuse Box
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Burning Plastic Smell From Electrics
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Socket Hot To Touch
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Plug Gets Hot When In Use
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Light Switch Hot To Touch
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Scorch Marks On Socket Or Plug
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Plug Has Melted
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Smoke Coming From A Socket
Burning Smells, Smoke & Overheating
Extension Lead Getting Hot
Sparks & Electrical Arcing
Sparks When Plugging Something In
Sparks & Electrical Arcing
Socket Sparking
Sparks & Electrical Arcing
Light Switch Sparking
Sparks & Electrical Arcing
Fuse Box Sparking
Sparks & Electrical Arcing
Electrical Arcing Or Crackling Sound
Sparks & Electrical Arcing
Plug Sparks When Switched On
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Electric Shock From Light Switch
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Electric Shock From Tap Or Water
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Tingling Sensation From An Appliance
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Electric Shock When Touching A Socket
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Electric Shock From Radiator
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Constant Static Shocks In The House
Electric Shocks & Tingling
Mild Electric Shock When Touching Metal
Socket Problems
Socket Not Working
Socket Problems
Socket Loose Or Wobbly
Socket Problems
Socket Cracked Or Damaged
Socket Problems
USB Socket Not Working
Socket Problems
Outdoor Socket Not Working
Socket Problems
Socket Not Working After Power Cut
Socket Problems
One Side Of Double Socket Not Working
Socket Problems
Socket Face Plate Discoloured Or Yellow
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Light Switch Not Working
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Light Won't Turn Off
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Dimmer Switch Not Working
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Pull Cord Light Switch Not Working
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Outside Light Not Working
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Sensor Light Not Working
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Light Stuck On Dim
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Two Way Light Switch Not Working
Light Switch & Lighting Problems
Smart Light Switch Not Responding
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Old Cloth Or Rubber Wiring
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Exposed Wires In The House
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Signs Your House Needs Rewiring
Wiring Concerns & Issues
No Earth Wire On Light Fitting
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Wiring Colours Don't Match
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Aluminium Wiring In The House
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Exposed Or Open Junction Box
Wiring Concerns & Issues
Wires Hanging From The Ceiling
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Old Fuse Box — Do I Need To Upgrade?
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Fuse Box Making A Humming Noise
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Consumer Unit Is Hot
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Signs Your Fuse Box Needs Upgrading
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
RCD Not Working Or Won't Test
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Is My Metal Fuse Box Safe?
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Fuse Box In The Bathroom — Is It Legal?
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Still Got Rewirable Fuses?
Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Problems
Fuse Box Labels Missing Or Wrong
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Electric Shower Tripping The Electrics
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Electric Shower Not Working
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Cooker Tripping The Electrics
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Washing Machine Tripping The RCD
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Dishwasher Tripping The Electrics
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Tumble Dryer Tripping The Electrics
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Extractor Fan Not Working
Appliances Causing Electrical Problems
Electric Oven Not Heating
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Outdoor Socket Tripping After Rain
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Garden Lights Not Working
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Security Light Not Coming On
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Security Light Won't Turn Off
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Pond Pump Tripping The Electrics
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Hot Tub Tripping The Electrics
Outdoor & Garden Electrical Problems
Driveway Lights Not Working
Electrical Emergencies
Electrical Fire — What To Do
Electrical Emergencies
Water On Electrics — What To Do
Electrical Emergencies
Flooded Electrics After Leak Or Flood
Electrical Emergencies
Electrical Damage After Lightning Strike
Electrical Emergencies
Power Surge Damage To Electrics
Electrical Emergencies
Smell Of Burning From Electrics
Electrical Emergencies
Someone Got An Electric Shock
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
Failed EICR — What Happens Next?
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
House Not Up To Electrical Regulations
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
No Electrical Certificate For The Property
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
Part P Non-Compliance — What To Do
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
Landlord Won't Provide EICR
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
Buying A House With Old Electrics
Electrical Safety & Compliance Issues
Previous DIY Electrical Work Not Certified
Electric Heating Problems
Electric Heater Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Storage Heater Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Storage Heater Not Charging Overnight
Electric Heating Problems
Electric Boiler Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Electric Boiler Tripping The Electrics
Electric Heating Problems
Electric Underfloor Heating Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Underfloor Heating Thermostat Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Electric Radiator Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Electric Radiator Won't Turn Off
Electric Heating Problems
Smart Thermostat Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Smart Thermostat Not Controlling Heating
Electric Heating Problems
Immersion Heater Not Working
Electric Heating Problems
Immersion Heater Tripping The Electrics
Electric Heating Problems
Panel Heater Not Working
Alarms & Security Systems
Burglar Alarm Not Working
Alarms & Security Systems
Burglar Alarm Keeps Going Off
Alarms & Security Systems
Burglar Alarm Beeping
Alarms & Security Systems
CCTV Not Working
Alarms & Security Systems
CCTV No Picture Or Image
Alarms & Security Systems
Fire Alarm Not Working
Alarms & Security Systems
Fire Alarm Keeps Going Off
Alarms & Security Systems
Smoke Detector Not Working
Alarms & Security Systems
Smoke Detector Keeps Beeping
Alarms & Security Systems
Smoke Detector Keeps Going Off For No Reason
Alarms & Security Systems
Electric Gate Not Working
Alarms & Security Systems
Electric Gate Stuck Open Or Closed
Alarms & Security Systems
Door Intercom Or Entry System Not Working
Electric Vehicle Charging
EV Charger Not Working
Electric Vehicle Charging
EV Charger Tripping The Electrics
Electric Vehicle Charging
EV Charger Slow Or Not Charging Fully
Electric Vehicle Charging
EV Charger Showing Error Light
Electric Vehicle Charging
EV Charger Not Connecting To Car
Electric Vehicle Charging