Fuse box upgrades

What does a fuse box do?

A fuse box, also known as a consumer unit, acts as the control centre for distributing electricity in your Beverley home. Electricity coming into your property from the mains supply is separated into separate circuits which power areas or rooms in your home. 

Ultimately fuse boxes protect your home during any unexpected power surges which could lead to fires or electric shocks. Traditional, older fuse boxes require you to replace the fuse which has melted or “blown”, this can be very dangerous and time consuming.

Advances in technology and knowledge have led to safe and modern fuse boxes referred to as consumer units. Although they function in the same way as a fuse box, to protect you during a power surge. Rather than replacing fuses, you simply rest the switches on the consumer unit.

Why should I upgrade my fuse box?

If you’ve been at your property for 20-30 years and haven’t upgraded your fuse box, you may be putting your home and family at risk of hazards such as electric shocks or electric fires.

Older wiring and fuse boxes just do not comply with current industry standards so are not deemed as “safe”

Additionally, the average home uses a greater number of electrical appliances, many dated fuse boxes simply cannot accommodate for the increased power causing fuse boxes to overload.

You might need to consider a fuse box upgrade if you're planning any renovation work as a modern consumer unit can make the electrical systems in your home more efficient and safe!

A.S. Electrical strongly suggests you contact a qualified electrician to inspect your fuse box if you are experiencing frequent tripping of circuits.

Benefits of a fuse box upgrade

Modern consumer units use RCD protection, Residual Current Device has become the benchmark for safety in many homes. An RCD acts like a sensor, detecting any changes in the current, immediately switching off the power supply to an appliance if an imbalance is detected.

With Beverley households using more and more electrical appliances, modern fuse boxes or consumer units are better designed to handle electrical loads.

By upgrading your fuse box, you could be adding more appeal to the value of your property if you decide to sell in the future. Knowing the main electrical distribution centre of your home is up to date and safe is reassuring to buyers.

Why choose A.S. Electrical for your fuse box upgrades?

As a family run business, we take care and time when completing all projects, whether we are called in for emergency lighting work, rewiring or to upgrade your fuse box. We make sure all our work is in line with current legislation, you can guarantee our workmanship is excellent quality.

As NAPIT and Part P approved electricians, we never compromise on safety, all installations and wiring work is scrutinised and checked thoroughly.

Think it's time to upgrade your fuse box? Get in touch with us today to book an appointment.