Fuse box reset in Exeter
Professional fuse box reset services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Tripped fuse box diagnosed and reset. I'll find out what's causing it to trip, fix it if I can, or tell you honestly what needs doing.
When The Power Keeps Cutting Out
Lost power to half the house? Plug something in and the whole lot trips? Annoying at best, potentially dangerous at worst. Fuse boxes trip for a reason - something's not right.
⚠️ Safety warning: If the same circuit keeps tripping repeatedly, stop resetting it. There's a fault that needs finding before something catches fire.
Just Reset vs. Proper Diagnosis
Flipping the switch back up might work once, but if it keeps happening:
| ✅ Find The Cause | ❌ Keep Resetting It |
|---|---|
| Work out which appliance or fault | Hope it stops happening |
| Fix the actual problem | Risk of fire or electric shock |
| Explain what caused it | Still none the wiser |
| Prevent it happening again | Happens again next week |
Ten minutes finding the fault saves hours of frustration later.
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Identify | Which circuit tripped (lights, sockets, cooker, etc.) |
| Test | Unplug everything, reset, test systematically |
| Find | Which appliance or fault caused the trip |
| Fix or Advise | Sort it if it's simple, explain if it's not |
📦 You're Left With
- Power back on reliably
- Understanding what caused it
- Faulty appliance identified or fault explained
- Advice on preventing future trips
Pricing Guide
| Issue | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple reset + identify cause | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Fault-finding multiple circuits | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Reset + minor repair | 45-60 mins | £60-85 |
£60 minimum (first hour). Major rewiring work would be quoted separately.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Keeps tripping - same circuit going off repeatedly
✅ Won't reset - switch won't stay up at all
✅ Don't know why - can't identify which appliance is the problem
✅ Just moved in - don't know which breaker does what
Why Choose Us for Fuse box reset in Exeter?
Identify which circuit is tripping
Find the cause of the trip
Reset and test properly
Advice on preventing future trips
What to Expect
Step 1: Check Which Circuit
Look at the fuse box and identify which breaker has tripped. That tells me which part of the house has lost power.
Step 2: Systematic Testing
Unplug everything on that circuit, reset the breaker, then add things back one at a time to find the culprit.
Step 3: Fix or Explain
If it's a dodgy appliance, I'll show you. If it's the wiring, I'll explain what needs doing and give you options.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you want to try diagnosing it yourself first:
🔧 What you'll need
- Torch (power might be off!)
- Notepad to track what you're testing
- Patience
📐 How to fault-find safely
- Open the fuse box - look for switch(es) in the DOWN position
- Note which breaker(s) have tripped (should be labeled)
- Turn OFF or unplug every appliance on that circuit
- Flip the tripped breaker back UP
- If it stays up, plug things back in ONE AT A TIME
- When it trips again, the last thing you plugged in is the problem
- If it trips immediately with nothing plugged in, call a pro
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Resetting without unplugging anything (trips immediately)
- Not checking ALL appliances on the circuit
- Forcing a breaker that won't stay up (dangerous)
- Ignoring repeated trips (fire risk)
💡 Pro trick: If it's the RCD (big main switch) that trips, that's an earth fault. Usually means water's got in somewhere - washing machine, outdoor sockets, bathroom extractor. Check for obvious water damage first.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚡ Old fuse boxes with actual fuses (not switches) are a different beast. If yours has fuse wire that keeps blowing, that's a sign the circuit is overloaded or your fuse box is ancient. Might be time for an upgrade.
Keeps tripping in wet weather? Classic sign of water getting into outdoor electrics - garden sockets, shed power, outside lights. I'll check for obvious ingress points.
Exeter's older houses sometimes have ancient wiring that trips modern circuit breakers more easily. If you've got the original 1960s wiring, it might be time to consider a rewire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my fuse box keep tripping?
Usually it's because something on that circuit is drawing too much current - could be a dodgy appliance, water getting into electrics, or just too many things plugged in at once. I'll work out which by process of elimination - unplug everything, reset, add things back one at a time.
Can't I just flip the switch back myself?
You can flip it, but if it trips again immediately or keeps tripping, there's an underlying fault that needs finding. Constantly resetting a tripped breaker without fixing the cause is a fire risk.
Is it dangerous if the fuse box trips?
The trip itself isn't dangerous - that's the safety system doing its job. But whatever CAUSED the trip might be dangerous. If it's the RCD (the big switch) that's tripped, that suggests an earth fault which could be a shock risk.
How do you find what's causing it?
Process of elimination. Unplug everything on that circuit, reset the breaker, then plug things back in one at a time. When it trips again, the last thing you plugged in is the culprit. If it trips with nothing plugged in, it's the wiring itself.
What if you can't reset it at all?
If the breaker won't stay up even with everything unplugged, there's a fault in the wiring somewhere - could be a damaged cable, water ingress, or the breaker itself is faulty. That needs proper investigation and probably some rewiring.
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