Your electrics
If it's a simple problem, you can avoid waiting for an electrician with these fixes.
Tips on electrical safety
- Take care in the kitchen – don't leave cooking unattended and keep electrical appliances and leads away from water.
- Faulty appliances are a common cause of house fires - so check your electrical appliances to make sure there’s no evidence of faults, loose or exposed wires.
- Don't overload sockets or daisy chain sockets together (where you plug multiple extensions into each other) – this is extremely dangerous.
- Avoid running appliances like washing machines, tumble dryers or dishwashers overnight or when you’re out (as you won’t be around to spot any problems). Clean lint from tumble dryers.
- You can register your domestic appliances to be the first to find out if any safety issues or recalls affect you. It's easy to do and free.
- Keep soft furnishings away from anything that generates heat, including light bulbs.