Electrical Guides
Ten plain-English guides to the electrical faults we're actually called out for across Sussex and Kent — written by working electricians, not copywriters. Find your symptom, understand what's likely causing it, and know when it's safe to wait and when it isn't.
Faults & Symptoms
Start with what you're actually seeing or hearing.
-
RCD Keeps Tripping
Why it trips, what's safe to test yourself, and when to stop and call.
-
Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping
Overload or short circuit — the two causes and how to tell them apart.
-
Burning Smell From Electrics
What to do in the next five minutes, and when to call the fire service instead.
-
Sparking Socket or Switch
Normal switch arcing versus a genuine developing fault.
-
Flickering Lights
Cheap bulb, dimmer mismatch, or a loose connection — room by room.
-
Half The House Has No Power
Almost always one fault on a split-load board, not several problems.
-
Buzzing Consumer Unit
What a genuine electrical hum sounds like and what causes it.
-
Signs Your Wiring Is Dangerous
Ten warning signs that mean it's time to get checked.
Understand & Prepare
The bigger picture — how your system works and what to do before a fault happens.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Not every fault fits neatly into a guide. Call or WhatsApp us and describe what you're seeing — we'd rather talk it through than have you guess.
