Need an emergency electrician in Hereford? Here at ElectricsFixed, we provide home and business owners alike with fast acting emergency electrical services across Herefordshire.
No power? No stress, just fill in our emergency booking form, which you can find here. Our office will dispatch our closest emergency electrician as quickly as possible. Our emergency booking form is the easiest way to alert us that you need our assistance - it’s quick and easy to fill in and our team is instantly alerted if we receive an emergency enquiry.
Electrician vs. emergency electrician?
Is there a difference between an electrician and an emergency electrician? Surprisingly, yes. Not every electrician provides emergency services such as 24 hour call outs, emergency fault finding, or even temporary repairs. For these specialist services, you will require an emergency electrician - they’ll not only be equipped with the right equipment and materials, but also the experience to deal with electrical emergencies on all scales. It’s also important to note that not everyone works well in stressful situations. You’ll likely come across extremely experienced and knowledgeable electricians who simply choose to not offer emergency electrical services for that exact reason.
What does an emergency electrician do?
An emergency electrician will stay calm, professional and work quickly to get you and your property back up and running, or at the very least made ‘safe’. This outcome will differ and all depends on the severity of the emergency and the electrical fault causing said emergency. Here are a few emergency call outs our electricians respond to frequently and how they’re usually fixed, or dealt with:
Power outage (not supplier related)
One of the most common call outs our emergency electricians respond to are power outages which are not caused by electricity suppliers like EDF, British Gas, OVO Energy etc. If your power outage is supplier related, sadly there’s nothing we, as electricians can do. A good way of checking whether your power outage is supplier related or not is checking in with your neighbors - if your whole street is out, it’s definitely supplier related and will hopefully be back pretty quickly. For updates check your local network supplier’s website, social media or call 105 for free.
If your home is the only one experiencing a power outage and your electricity supplier hasn't reported a fault in your area, the problem is most likely within your own electrical system - this is where we come into the picture. Potential causes of a power outage can include:
- Faulty wiring.
- Tripped / overloaded circuits.
- Blown fuses.
- Faulty appliances.
- Loose connections.
Thankfully, the majority of these issues can and will be repaired during the call out. Your emergency electrician will first locate the fault (this could be in the consumer unit, or an appliance, or external cabling), and then isolate the circuit to avoid any further damage. The electrician will then either repair or replace the fault or disconnect the faulty appliance.
At ElectricsFixed, our primary focus is to restore your power and get you back up and running both quickly and safely. Some faults will be quickly repaired, others may take longer - it all depends on your current setup, and the fault’s severity.
Burning smells & overheating sockets
Please note - if you suspect an electrical fire please call 999!
However, if you start to notice a slight burning smell when using various outlets around your home or your sockets become scorched or hot to touch, please do call us - we can help. Burnt sockets alongside an occasional burning smell are often a result of:
- Overloaded circuits.
- Loose connections.
- Faulty sockets.
- Melting insulation.
To prevent any further damage and get rid of that nasty burning smell, your electrician will replace faulty or damaged sockets, ensure wiring is up to date and fully functional and double check your existing consumer unit is handling electrical demand safely.
Electrics shocks & exposed wiring
Experienced an electric shock? Found some dangerous exposed wiring? Give us a call immediately. Electric shocks are firstly extremely dangerous - even if at the time, the shock feels pretty minor. It’s also very likely to continue unless the fault is located and repaired or replaced.
Exposed wiring is also extremely dangerous and should be fixed urgently. Exposed wiring can cause electric shocks, and can even cause sparks and damage nearby equipment. If you have beloved pets or curious young children, exposed wires pose a serious risk. They are more likely to chew, touch, or play with wiring, which could result in serious harm. The electrician will find the exposed wiring, replace this and run tests to ensure a safe operation.
Emergency electricians based in Hereford
For quick response times and expert electricians trained to handle all types of electrical emergencies get in touch with our team here at ElectricsFixed. Remember the quickest way to get in touch with us for an emergency electrician is via our emergency booking form. Once submitted, one of our helpful emergency electricians will contact you promptly.
