Common Emergency Electrical Scenarios
How we handle the most common electrical emergencies in Taunton homes and businesses
⚡ Complete Power Loss
The Situation: Your entire property has lost power, but your neighbours still have electricity.
Common Causes:
- Main circuit breaker tripped
- Faulty consumer unit
- Damaged supply cable
- Overloaded circuits
Our Response:
- Arrive within 60 minutes
- Check consumer unit and main switch
- Test circuits systematically
- Identify and isolate faulty circuit
- Restore power safely
- Repair underlying fault
🔥 Burning Smell from Electrics
The Situation: You smell burning plastic or electrical burning from sockets, switches, or the consumer unit.
Common Causes:
- Overheating connections
- Overloaded circuits
- Faulty appliances
- Damaged wiring
Our Response:
- Immediate attendance
- Turn off power if not already done
- Thermal imaging to locate hot spots
- Identify source of burning
- Replace damaged components
- Test all connections
🔌 Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
The Situation: A circuit breaker trips repeatedly and won't stay on, leaving part of your property without power.
Common Causes:
- Faulty appliance
- Damaged cable
- Water ingress
- Overloaded circuit
- Faulty circuit breaker
Our Response:
- Systematic fault finding
- Disconnect appliances one by one
- Test circuit integrity
- Locate exact fault location
- Repair or replace faulty components
- Verify circuit operation
💥 Sparking Sockets or Switches
The Situation: Visible sparks when using sockets or switches, or scorch marks around electrical points.
Common Causes:
- Loose connections
- Damaged socket internals
- Overloaded socket
- Old, worn components
Our Response:
- Immediate power isolation
- Inspect affected socket/switch
- Check for heat damage
- Replace damaged components
- Test connections thoroughly
- Ensure safe operation
💧 Water Damage to Electrics
The Situation: Flooding, leaks, or water ingress affecting electrical systems.
Common Causes:
- Roof leaks
- Burst pipes
- Flooding
- Bathroom leaks
Our Response:
- Safety assessment first
- Isolate affected circuits
- Allow drying time if needed
- Test insulation resistance
- Replace water-damaged components
- Full safety certification
🏠 Partial Power Loss
The Situation: Some rooms have power while others don't, or only some sockets work.
Common Causes:
- Tripped circuit breaker
- Blown fuse
- Faulty circuit
- Loose connection
Our Response:
- Identify affected circuits
- Check consumer unit
- Trace circuit path
- Locate fault point
- Repair and restore power
- Test all affected areas
What to Do Before We Arrive
1. Ensure Safety
- Turn off power at consumer unit if safe
- Keep people away from affected area
- Don't touch electrical equipment
- Evacuate if there's fire or smoke
2. Gather Information
- Note when problem started
- Identify what triggered it
- Check if neighbours affected
- Locate your consumer unit
3. Prepare Access
- Clear path to consumer unit
- Ensure we can access affected areas
- Have torch ready if needed
- Secure pets if necessary
Our Emergency Response Process
Step 1: Initial Call
Describe your emergency. We'll provide immediate safety advice and dispatch an electrician to your location.
Step 2: Rapid Response
Our electrician arrives within 60 minutes (Taunton area) with fully equipped van ready to handle most emergencies.
Step 3: Safety Assessment
We assess the situation, ensure safety, and identify the root cause of the problem.
Step 4: Clear Quote
Before starting work, we provide a clear written quote including all labour and materials.
Step 5: Expert Repair
Once approved, we complete repairs to the highest standards using quality materials.
Step 6: Testing & Certification
We thoroughly test all work and provide necessary certification before leaving.
Experiencing an Electrical Emergency?
Call now for immediate assistance