Why Does My Fuse Keep Tripping?

A fuse that trips now and then might seem like a minor nuisance, but if it’s happening repeatedly in your Ropley home, it’s often a warning sign of something more serious. Whether it’s your kettle triggering it or the lights going out when you turn on the hoover, your fuse board is trying to tell you something.

At Wessex Electrical Services, we help Ropley residents get to the bottom of persistent electrical faults—quickly, professionally, and without the scare tactics.

What Causes Fuses to Trip?

There are several common reasons your RCD or breaker might trip:

• Overloaded circuit: Too many appliances drawing current from the same ring main
• Short circuit: Damaged wiring or a faulty appliance creating an unsafe surge
• Earth leakage: Moisture or a fault causing electricity to flow where it shouldn’t
• Nuisance tripping: Sensitive RCDs detecting a minor but safe imbalance

What You Can Check First:

• Unplug all devices from the affected circuit
• Try resetting the fuse—does it trip again?
• Plug items back in one by one to isolate a specific fault

If it keeps tripping even with nothing plugged in, call an electrician

Why It’s Worth Investigating:

Persistent tripping isn’t just annoying—it can be a precursor to:

• Electrical fires caused by overheated wires or overloaded sockets
• Appliance damage from fluctuating voltages
• Shock risks to your family or tenants
• Insurance invalidation if poor maintenance is proven

How We Help in Ropley Homes:

✅ Full fault-finding with test equipment
✅ Visual and circuit-level inspection
✅ Appliance testing where needed
✅ Clear advice and same-day fixes where possible

Common Problems We’ve Found in Ropley Properties:

• Old underfloor heating cables tripping circuits
• DIY garden lighting causing nuisance tripping
• Kitchen ring mains overloaded with modern appliances
• Damaged sockets in garages or utility rooms

What We Might Recommend:

• Replacing a faulty socket, switch or appliance
• Splitting up overloaded circuits
• Upgrading to RCBOs for isolated circuit protection
• Installing a new consumer unit with better safety features

Why Ropley Residents Choose Wessex Electrical:

• Local team who knows the mix of rural and modern wiring
• NAPIT-certified and Trading Standards Approved, the only Which? Approved Trusted Trader Electrician Locally.
• Clear communication with no techy talk or upselling
• Respectful, tidy and friendly service in your home

📞 Call 01962 388247