Fuse change plug in Exeter
Professional fuse change plug services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
5-10 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Blown plug fuse replaced with the correct rating. Appliance tested to make sure it's working, and I'll leave you a couple of spares.
When Appliances Just Stop Working
Kettle was fine yesterday, dead today? Lamp won't turn on? Phone charger doing nothing? Before you bin it and buy a new one, check the plug fuse - it's often something that simple.
💡 Pro tip: If you've got a drawer full of random fuses but don't know which rating, bring the appliance and I'll fit the right one.
Just a Fuse vs. Bigger Problem
Changing a fuse is easy. Knowing if that's actually the problem is the clever bit:
| ✅ Professional Check | ❌ DIY Guessing |
|---|---|
| Test if fuse is actually blown | Assume it's the fuse |
| Fit correct rated fuse | Grab any fuse from the drawer |
| Check for underlying faults | Hope it works |
| Test appliance after | Plug in and find out |
Five minutes to do it right vs. buying fuses that might not even fix it.
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Test | Confirm the fuse is actually blown |
| Replace | Fit correct rated fuse for that appliance |
| Check | Look for other faults (cable, plug condition) |
| Test | Make sure appliance now works |
📦 You're Left With
- Working appliance
- Couple of spare fuses for next time
- Knowledge it's not a bigger problem
- Money saved vs. buying new
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single plug fuse change | 5-10 mins | £60 |
| Multiple appliances | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Fuse + diagnose fault | 20-30 mins | £60 |
£60 minimum callout (first hour). Most fuse changes done within that.
Note: This is really a "while I'm there" job. If I'm already at yours for something else, it's 2 minutes. Worth calling for on its own? Honestly, probably easier to pop to Screwfix for a pack of fuses. But some people prefer someone else to do it - no judgment.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Not confident with electrics - even simple stuff makes you nervous
✅ Don't have spare fuses - and can't get to the shops
✅ Already need something else done - add it to the list
✅ Appliance still doesn't work - want to confirm it's not the fuse before binning it
Why Choose Us for Fuse change plug in Exeter?
Correct rated fuse fitted
Plug checked for other faults
Appliance tested working
Spare fuses left with you
What to Expect
Step 1: Test the Fuse
Pop the plug apart and test the fuse with a multimeter. If it's blown, you'll get no continuity reading.
Step 2: Fit Correct Fuse
Replace with the right rating - usually 3A for low-power stuff (lamps, chargers) or 13A for higher power (kettles, hoovers).
Step 3: Test & Advise
Plug it back in and test. If it works, great. If not, I'll tell you if it's worth repairing or time for a new one.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is one electrical job you really can do yourself:
🔧 What you'll need
- Screwdriver (usually flat-head)
- Replacement fuse (correct rating!)
- 2 minutes
📐 How to change a plug fuse
- UNPLUG the appliance first (obvious but important)
- Look at the plug - there's usually one screw in the middle
- Unscrew and open the plug
- The fuse is the small cylinder between two clips
- Pop out the old fuse, note the rating (3A, 5A, or 13A)
- Fit new fuse of SAME RATING
- Close plug and screw it back together
- Plug in and test
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using wrong fuse rating (check the appliance label)
- Not checking if fuse is actually the problem first
- Forcing a fuse that doesn't fit (wrong type)
- Leaving plug cover off or loose
- Not checking cable condition while you're in there
💡 Pro trick: Buy a mixed pack of fuses and keep them in a drawer. 3A for lights and low-power stuff, 13A for kettles and anything with a heating element. Costs a couple of quid and you're sorted for years.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔌 Fuse ratings explained: 3A fuses are for appliances up to 720W (lights, TV, chargers). 13A for everything else up to 3000W (kettles, hoovers, heaters). When in doubt, check the wattage on the appliance label and divide by 230.
Modern appliances sometimes have sealed moulded plugs with no accessible fuse. Can't be changed - if they blow, you need a whole new plug fitted.
In older Exeter properties you might find really old round-pin plugs. Those are a different system entirely and really should be updated to modern square-pin sockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if the plug fuse has blown?
If the appliance is completely dead (no lights, no sound, nothing) but other things on the same socket work fine, it's probably the plug fuse. Quick way to check - try the appliance in different sockets. Still dead? Likely the fuse or the appliance itself.
Can I change a plug fuse myself?
Yes - it's one of the easiest electrical jobs. Unplug it, unscrew the middle screw on the plug, remove the blown fuse, put in a new one of the same rating. But if you're not confident or don't have spare fuses, I'm happy to do it.
Does it matter what fuse I use?
Yes - the fuse rating matters. Most appliances use 3A or 13A. Using the wrong one means either it'll blow repeatedly (too low) or won't protect the appliance if there's a fault (too high). I'll fit the right one.
What if it blows again straight away?
Then the fuse isn't the problem - there's a fault in the appliance or cable. Could be a short circuit or damaged wiring. I'll diagnose it while I'm there rather than just changing fuses until one works.
Why did the fuse blow in the first place?
Usually age or a power surge. Sometimes a faulty appliance draws too much current. If it's blown once and doesn't blow again with a new fuse, probably just bad luck. Blows repeatedly? That's a fault that needs investigating.
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