Welcome, To TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd. We install and upgrade Consumer Units in South Woodham Ferrers and the surrounding areas.
Please get in touch with us if you want a New Consumer Unit installed, and we’ll provide you with a free quote.
What You Can Expect From TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services
Here’s why TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services is the right Electrician for you.
Surveys & Quotes Are Free Of Charge And Without Obligation
NICEIC-certified Electricians with many years of experience conduct free surveys and quotes.
Please feel free to schedule an Electrician to visit at a convenient time.
Our Electrician inspects your current consumer unit, determines what type of new Consumer unit is best for your property, and assesses the work involved while answering any questions and addressing any concerns you may have.
You will receive a no-obligation quote from our Electrician following the survey.
Great prices
We regularly compare our prices to other Electricians in South Woodham Ferrers. To ensure we can offer you the best price.
NICEIC Registered Electricians
Our electricians are NICEIC Registered, giving you peace of mind that a certified technician installs your new consumer unit to regulation standards.
Electricians and electrical contractors in the United Kingdom are assessed by the NICEIC, an independent body responsible for setting standards and maintaining a register of qualified professionals.
Full Insurance
All members of our team are covered by public liability insurance.
We have public liability insurance to cover the public for injury or property damage while undertaking electrical installations.
Extensive Experience
The Electricians at our company have many years of experience between them, having performed countless electrical installation, maintenance, and repair tasks over the years.
As a result of the combined experience of our team, we can complete work efficiently and effectively.
Consumer Units: Signs You Need A New One
The Consumer Unit is hidden away and generally ignored until an issue occurs with the electrical system.
You and other household members need to know where the consumer unit is so you can shut off the power in case of a fault. Power to the home is shut off via the main switch.
Establish where your consumer unit is and which switch cuts mains power.
If the following points apply to your Consumer Unit, you may need a new one fitted.
Over Ten Years Old
An electrician should inspect an older fusebox to ensure it’s safe and up to the latest electrical standards.
Old School Fuse Box
A fuse box mounted on wood and housing traditional wire fuses needs to be updated. Despite not being illegal, fuse boxes of this era are not as safe as modern consumer units and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Constantly Tripping
If your Consumer Unit’s fuses are constantly tripping, there is a problem somewhere in the electrical system, either a fuse, circuit or the Consumer unit itself. An electrician needs to inspect the fault and offer a solution.
Addition New Circuits
Your Consumer may need to be upgraded if you plan on adding new electrical circuits to your home.
Physically Damaged Or Corroded
A structurally defective or corroded Consumer Unit could present a safety risk. Therefore, a replacement is in order.
Does Not Meet Current Safety Regulations
Electrical systems are subject to safety regulations that change over time. Therefore, you may consider a replacement if your Consumer Unit fails to meet current regulations.
Consumer Units: How They Work
The Consumer Unit is a central hub that distributes electricity to all the electrical circuits throughout your home.
Consumer Units are also known as ‘Fuse Boards’ and ‘Fuse Boxes’, although these terms are dated now.
A series of RCD fuses are located in the Consumer Unit to protect against electrocution of people and overload of the electrical system.
Current flow is measured by an RCD fuse (Residual Current Device) when electricity passes through powering a circuit.
Electrical current flows freely through the circuit, powering the home’s lights, appliances and plugged-in devices.
However, if the circuit is overloaded with too much electrical current, the RCD will ‘trip’ and cut power. This prevents damage to the circuit or electrocution of a person.
The power will remain off until the RCD is switched back on, which restores power to the circuit. If the fault remains, then the RCD will ‘trip’ again.
It is essential to have a Consumer Unit that meets regulation standards to ensure your family’s safety and protect your electrical system from damage and fires.
A qualified electrician should inspect your Consumer Unit if you have any concerns or it is not working correctly.
We’re here to help
If you have any questions or want a free, no-obligation quote for a new Consumer Unit, please get in touch with us using the phone number or contact form below.
Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services
Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote
Call: 01245 830560
TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd
194 Hullbridge Road
South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5LW