If you're a homeowner in the UK, there's a good chance that you have an old-style "fuse box" consumer unit.
While these units are perfectly safe, they're not very efficient, and they can't provide the level of protection that newer units can. Fortunately, upgrading your consumer unit is a relatively simple and inexpensive way to improve the safety and efficiency of your home. Thankfully, Perform Electrical Services Ltd. is happy to help with any of your consumer unit or electrical needs! Just give us a call on 01934 707 142.
Why Upgrade?
As we mentioned, old-style fuse boxes are not very efficient. They're also not capable of providing the level of protection that newer units can. Fuse boxes can only handle a certain amount of power before they need to be replaced or upgraded, so if you have a lot of electrical appliances in your home, it's a good idea to upgrade to a new unit.
Upgrading to a new consumer unit is also a good way to increase the resale value of your home. Home buyers are increasingly looking for homes with modern amenities, and a new consumer unit is definitely something that will make your home more attractive to potential buyers.
A more modern consumer unit, shows that the property has been tested recently, and therefore gives your potential buyers more peace of mind knowing that the electrics will be safer.
How to Upgrade
If you decide that upgrading your consumer unit is the right move for you, there are a few things you need to do. First, you'll need to find a qualified electrician to install the new unit. It's important to use someone who is appropriately qualified and insured; trying to install the unit yourself could be dangerous and is not worth the risk. As well as being very dangerous, you need to be able to prove competency and inform your local building control, so attempting it yourself can also cause issues with insurance and can end up being costly.
Once you've found a qualified electrician, they'll work with you to determine the best location for the new unit. Once the location has been determined, they'll install the unit and test it to make sure it's working properly. The whole process usually takes less than a day, and once it's finished, you'll have peace of mind knowing that your home is safer and more efficient.
If you're based in or around Weston-Super-Mare please give Perform Electrical Services Ltd. a ring on 01934 707 142 today, to get your free no-obligation quote. Remember, if you're still using an old-style fuse box in your Weston home, don't wait any longer to upgrade.