Power outages and electrical faults can happen when you least expect them — especially in busy areas like London. Whether it’s a sudden loss of power, flickering lights, or a burning smell from a socket, knowing what to do in an electrical emergency can protect your home and family.
At Hippo Heating and Electric Services, we provide fast, reliable emergency electrician services across London, Greater London, and the surrounding areas. Here’s what to do when something goes wrong:
1. Check for a Widespread Power Cut
Before assuming there’s a fault in your home, look outside. Are your neighbours’ lights also off? If so, it could be a local grid issue.
You can call 105 to report a power cut or check with your energy supplier.
2. Inspect Your Fuse Board
If it’s only your property affected, go to your fuse board (consumer unit).
Check for any tripped switches or blown fuses.
If a circuit has tripped, try resetting it once.
If it trips again immediately, don’t force it — call a qualified electrician.
3. Unplug Appliances
Overloaded or faulty appliances can cause trips.
Unplug all devices from the affected circuit, reset the breaker, and plug them in one by one.
This helps identify if a particular appliance is causing the issue.
4. Smell Burning or See Smoke? Don’t Wait.
If you notice burning smells, sparks, or discoloured sockets, switch off the main power supply immediately and evacuate if needed.
These are signs of an electrical fire hazard — call an emergency electrician right away.
5. Call an Emergency Electrician
If you can’t identify or resolve the issue safely, it’s time to call in a professional.
Our emergency electricians can respond fast to:
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Sudden power loss
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Electrical burning smells
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Exposed wiring
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Fuse board faults
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Flickering lights and sparking outlets
Why Choose Hippo Heating and Electric Services?
We offer:
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🚨 24/7 emergency response (in select areas)
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✅ Fully qualified NICEIC-approved electricians
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💬 Transparent pricing and clear communication
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📍 Emergency service across London, West London, Greater London and surrounding areas
✅ Electrical Emergency? We’re One Call Away.
Don’t take chances with faulty electrics.
Whether it’s day or night, Hippo Heating and Electric Services is ready to respond.
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