Emergency Electrician in Warrington

by Adam

Electrical emergencies can cause panic, stress and anxiety. As you can probably tell from our name, we aim to take the stress out of electrical work including emergencies. As your local emergency electrician in Warrington, we ensure our customers are provided with efficiency, expert knowledge and reliability even in electrical emergencies.

What are common types of electrical emergencies?

As a homeowner in Warrington, it’s worth understanding what’s classed as an electrical emergency and common examples of these too. Electrical emergencies we are often presented with include:

Power cuts.
Burnt sockets & switches.
Frequently tripping electrics or lights.
Electric shocks.
Crackling or sizzling noises from your fusebox.
Green goo & more.

If you EVER experience any of these, even more so on a regular basis you MUST contact an emergency electrician as soon as possible. These faults should not be ignored and can pose a serious safety risk.

Reminder: If at any point you notice smoke, or suspect a fire is starting or has already begun, immediately call 999 and alert the fire brigade.

Preventing Electrical Emergencies

Not all electrical emergencies can be prevented but the risk of one can be significantly reduced by regular electrical inspections and maintenance. At Stressless Electrics we always encourage are customers to book in regular inspections and maintenance to ensure their electrical system is fault free, safe and continues to work efficiently for years to come. Our electrical maintenance services include:

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR’s).
Electrical testing & inspection.
General electrical repairs & maintenance.
Fault finding & repair.

Avoid DIY electrics!

One sure way to prevent electrical emergencies is to never attempt any form of electrical work yourself. DIY electrics are never a good idea and will often result in more harm than good. If you need some electrical work carried out on your Warrington property, please contact your local electrician. Here at Stressless Electrics we welcome both big and small jobs.

5 things to remember when dealing with an electrical emergency:

Stay calm: Easier said than done of course but panic will not help anyone in an electrical emergency. Try to stay calm and think practically. Call your local emergency electrician who will be able to keep you calm and talk you through the first steps. If you ever experience an electrical emergency in Warrington, call Stressless Electrics on 01925 565 569.
Assess the emergency: Using whatever electrical knowledge you have try to assess the situation so you can give the electrician as much detail as possible on arrival. This will ensure the electrician can immediately get to work on identifying the fault.
Prepare your home: The best thing you can do before the electrician arrives is ensure they can easily access your fusebox. If you have pets, we suggest shutting them outside or in a separate room initially. Once the emergency has been made safe, we would love to see your fury friends!
Remember electricity can be deadly: During an electrical emergency, panic and stress begins to set in quickly. Whatever you do always remember the basics of electrical safety. Never touch exposed wires or anything which is electrically charged!
Organise remedial works: depending on the emergency, your electrician might have the equipment to fully fix the issue on the spot. However this might not always be possible. If additional equipment is needed make sure this is organised as soon as possible with your electrician.