Emergency Electrical Services Dublin | Fuse Board, Sparking Sockets, No Power & More

Emergency Electrical
Services in Dublin

Every fault we cover, explained plainly. If your situation is listed below, we can fix it — 24 hours a day, across all Dublin areas.

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💡 Power Loss
Emergency Service

No Power — Full or Partial Loss

Waking up to a completely dark house, or finding that half the property has no power, is unsettling — but in most cases it's a diagnosable fault we can fix the same visit. Before you call us, check if your neighbours have power. If the outage is street-wide, the issue is with ESB Networks, not your wiring. If it's just your property, it's likely a tripped breaker, a blown fuse, or a fault on one of your circuits.

What we do

  • Check and reset tripped breakers or RCDs safely
  • Trace the cause of the trip to the faulty appliance or circuit
  • Diagnose faults in the consumer unit or distribution board
  • Repair damaged or failed wiring causing loss of supply
  • Restore power and provide a written fault report
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🔄 RCD / Fuse Board
Emergency Service

Fuse Board or RCD Tripping

An RCD that keeps cutting out is telling you there's a fault somewhere on the circuit — a leaking appliance, damaged insulation, moisture in a fitting, or a wiring defect. Repeatedly resetting it is not a fix; it's ignoring a warning. We trace the fault to the source and resolve it, rather than just restoring power temporarily.

What we do

  • Isolate and identify the exact circuit causing the trip
  • Test appliances and wiring for earth leakage faults
  • Check for moisture ingress in sockets, fittings, or outdoor supplies
  • Repair or replace the faulty section of wiring
  • Confirm the board is operating correctly before we leave
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⚠ Act Immediately
⚡ Sparking Sockets
⚠ Urgent — Fire Risk

Sparking Sockets or Switches

A spark from a socket when you plug something in is not normal. Occasional micro-sparks can occur from inductive loads, but sustained sparking, loud crackling, or sparks appearing with the socket unused are serious warning signs. Stop using the socket immediately.

Do this now: Stop using the socket or switch. If sparking continues when nothing is plugged in, turn off the circuit at your fuse board. Call us immediately — do not attempt to open the socket yourself.

What we do

  • Isolate the affected circuit safely
  • Open and inspect the socket back-box and wiring
  • Check for loose connections, arcing damage, or overloading
  • Replace damaged components and re-test the circuit
  • Inspect adjacent sockets on the same ring for secondary damage
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⚠ Act Immediately
🔥 Burning Smell
⚠ Urgent — Fire Risk

Burning Smell from Electrics

A burning smell from a socket, switch, consumer unit, or ceiling fitting is one of the most serious electrical warning signs. It usually means wiring insulation is overheating, arcing is occurring inside a fitting, or a connection is failing. This can precede an electrical fire.

Do this now: Turn off your mains at the consumer unit if it is safe to do so. Do not use any sockets or switches. If you see smoke or flames, leave the property and call 999. Otherwise, call us immediately on 01 800 9274.

What we do

  • Isolate supply and locate the source of overheating
  • Inspect consumer unit, sockets, and fittings with thermal detection
  • Identify and repair arcing connections or overloaded circuits
  • Replace burnt or heat-damaged components
  • Full circuit test before restoring power
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🏢 Commercial Power
Commercial Priority

Business & Commercial Power Failure

A power failure in a restaurant, retail unit, office, or any commercial property isn't just inconvenient — it's costing you money for every minute it continues. We understand that. We prioritise commercial call-outs and have restored power to kitchens, shops, and offices across Dublin on weeknights, weekends, and bank holidays.

What we do

  • Priority dispatch for commercial emergencies
  • Three-phase fault diagnosis for commercial premises
  • Distribution board and sub-distribution fault-finding
  • Commercial kitchen, retail, and hospitality electrical repairs
  • Written report suitable for insurance purposes
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🔌 Wiring Faults
Urgent

Exposed or Damaged Wiring

Exposed live wires — whether from DIY work gone wrong, rodent damage, building work, or cable degradation — are a serious shock and fire hazard. If you can see bare copper conductors or damaged cable sheathing anywhere in your property, do not touch it and keep others away from the area.

What we do

  • Safe isolation of the affected circuit
  • Assessment of the extent of damage
  • Re-routing or replacement of damaged cable runs
  • Re-instatement of sockets, switches, or fittings affected
  • Insulation resistance testing before sign-off
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🛠️ Board Upgrade
Emergency & Planned

Fuse Board Upgrade & Replacement

Older fuse boards with rewireable fuses or early MCBs without RCD protection are both a safety risk and a practical problem. Many insurance policies now require RCD-protected consumer units. If your board is failing, repeatedly tripping, or simply out of date, we can replace it — often the same day.

What we do

  • Remove old fuse board and safely disconnect circuits
  • Install new dual-RCD or RCBO consumer unit
  • Label all circuits clearly
  • Test every circuit before sign-off
  • Issue RECI Completion Certificate for insurance purposes
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🌑 Lighting Faults
Emergency Service

Lighting Failures & Circuit Faults

A room, floor, or wing of a property suddenly going dark is usually a circuit fault rather than a simple bulb issue — especially if resetting the breaker doesn't resolve it. We diagnose the circuit, trace any wiring fault, and restore your lighting the same visit in most cases.

What we do

  • Diagnose lighting circuit faults and tripped breakers
  • Trace failed or damaged wiring on lighting circuits
  • Replace faulty switches, dimmers, or ceiling roses
  • Emergency lighting compliance checks for commercial premises
  • LED driver replacement and fitting faults
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At a Glance

What We Fix — Quick Reference

Use this to check if your fault is covered and how quickly we treat it.

Fault Reference Guide

All faults handled 24/7 across Dublin. Call to confirm response time for your area.

Fault Type Urgency Typical Cause Same-Visit Fix?
Burning smell from electrics Immediate Overheating insulation, arcing connection Usually yes
Sparking socket or switch Immediate Loose connection, wiring fault Yes
Exposed live wiring Immediate DIY damage, rodent damage, age Yes
Full power loss — property only Same day Tripped RCD, supply fault, failed cable Usually yes
RCD / fuse board tripping repeatedly Same day Faulty appliance, earth leakage, moisture Usually yes
Part of property gone dark Same day Circuit fault, tripped breaker Yes
Commercial power failure Priority Distribution board fault, three-phase issue Usually yes
Fuse board upgrade needed Planned Old board, no RCD protection Same day / next day
Lighting circuit failure Same day Wiring fault, tripped breaker, failed fitting Yes
Not an Emergency?

We Also Handle Planned Work

Not everything is an emergency. If your job can wait, we'll schedule it — still with the same RECI-registered electricians.

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Planned

Additional Sockets

Adding sockets to a room, garage or home office. Quoted and booked in advance.

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Planned

LED Lighting Upgrade

Full property LED upgrade, downlighter installation, and switching upgrades.

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Planned

EV Charger Installation

Home or commercial EV charger installation. SEAI grant paperwork handled.

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Planned

Pre-Sale Electrical Inspection

Full wiring condition report for properties being sold or let. RECI certified.

For planned work, send us a message and we'll get back to you within a few hours.

Common Questions

Services FAQ

Questions about what we cover and how we work.

Yes. Sparking from a socket or switch indicates a wiring fault that poses a fire and electrocution risk. Stop using it immediately and call us. Do not attempt to open the socket yourself.
An RCD trips when it detects a fault — usually a faulty appliance, damaged wiring, or moisture getting into a fitting. The most common culprits are washing machines, dishwashers, and outdoor sockets after rain. Repeatedly resetting it without finding the cause is dangerous. We trace and fix the source of the fault, not just reset the board.
Turn off your mains at the consumer unit if it is safe to do so. Do not use any sockets or switches. Leave the property if you see smoke or flames and call 999. Otherwise call us immediately on 01 800 9274. Do not wait to see if the smell clears.
In most cases, yes. We carry common consumer unit parts on our vans. If a full replacement board is required we will advise you clearly when we arrive, confirm the price before starting, and aim to complete it the same day or within 24 hours.
Yes. We work with tenants, landlords, and letting agents across Dublin. If you are a tenant with an electrical emergency, call us — we can respond directly and also provide a written fault report for your landlord. Landlords are legally required to ensure properties are electrically safe; we can help with inspections and compliance work as well.
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