Fuse Box Replacement in Accrington

Fuse box replacement in Accrington for homes and businesses with older boards. A modern consumer unit adds RCD protection, cuts the power in a fraction of a second when a fault appears, and comes with a full test certificate.

Why Older Boards Get Replaced

Boards with rewirable fuses or a plastic case were built to older rules. Many have no RCD, so a live fault can carry on until somebody gets a shock. A modern unit protects each circuit separately and sits in a metal case that holds a fire in.

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What Happens on the Day

We turn the power off, test the existing circuits, fit the new board and reconnect each circuit with the right protection. Every circuit is then tested and the readings written down. Power is usually off for three to four hours in a normal house.

Faults a New Board Brings to Light

New boards are far more sensitive, so they sometimes trip on faults an old one ignored, often damp in an outside socket or a failing appliance. That is the protection doing its job. We test beforehand so these show up early rather than after we leave.

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About us

Mather Electrical Contractors is a team of qualified electricians based in Accrington. We work on houses, flats, shops and small industrial units across the town and the surrounding villages. Jobs range from a single socket to a full rewire, an EV charger or a new set of lights. Our qualifications cover both installation and inspection, so we fit the work and test it ourselves.

  • NVQ Level 3 qualified in Electrical Installation

  • 2391 Testing and Inspecting certified

  • Free quotes with no obligation

  • Same day response across Accrington

  • Emergency callouts, seven days a week

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my power be off for a fuse box replacement?

Usually three to four hours for a standard home board. Larger properties, or boards with a lot of circuits, take longer. We agree a start time that suits you and warn you before the power goes off. Everything is back on and tested before we leave.

Do I have to replace my fuse box by law?

No law forces a swap on an existing installation, but any new circuit has to meet current rules, and an old board often cannot provide that. Landlords also need a satisfactory EICR every five years, and an unsafe board will fail one.

Will a new fuse box stop my lights tripping?

Only if the board itself is the problem. Tripping is normally caused by a fault on a circuit or a failing appliance. A new board with separate protection makes the fault far easier to pin down, because one circuit drops out instead of the whole house.