Plug Socket Not Working
One or more plug sockets have no power, even though the rest of the room works fine.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Tripped RCD or MCB in the consumer unit
- 2Loose wire at the back of the socket
- 3Damaged socket face plate or wiring
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
An electrician will test the socket, check the consumer unit for tripped breakers, and inspect the wiring behind the face plate. They will tighten connections or replace the socket.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £512 – £1,090 | Materials: £144 – £450
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How to Prevent This
Do not overload sockets with adaptors. Replace cracked or discoloured face plates promptly. Avoid pulling plugs out by the cable.
Related Problems
Other Electrician Problems
Lights flicker, dim, or flash intermittently, sometimes across multiple rooms.
A circuit breaker in the consumer unit keeps tripping, cutting power to part or all of the house.
A smell of burning plastic or scorching coming from a socket, sometimes with visible discolouration.
An audible buzzing or humming noise coming from a light switch when the light is on.