Are You Worried About The Circuit Breakers In Your Home?
Many older Melbourne homes aren’t built to deal with today’s modern electrical appliances like air conditioners, induction cooktops and EV chargers. Outdated fuseboxes and switchboards often struggle to cope with this amount of power, leading to overheating, damaged wiring and even electrical fires and shocks.
At WP Electrical, we specialise in circuit breaker upgrades, repairs and maintenance. Our licensed electricians replace old and unreliable fuses with high-quality, modern circuit breakers and safety switches (RCDs) to ensure your home and family stay safe.
For a comprehensive quote, call us on 1300 203 276 or fill out our online booking form today.
What is a Circuit Breaker and What Does It Do?
Circuit breakers are essential electrical safety devices that is apart of your switchboard. They are designed to protect your home’s wiring and appliances by immediately cutting the power. Circuit breakers protect your property from electrical overloads, overheating and short circuiting. However, circuit breakers don’t protect against electric shocks - that’s what safety switches (RCDs) are for.
Melbourne homes should have both installed to stay safe and compliant with Victorian Standards.
Signs Your Circuit Breaker Needs Immediate Attention
Faulty wiring and malfunctioning electrical appliances are one of the leading causes of house fires in Victoria. If you notice any of the following signs or smells coming from your circuit breaker or switchboard, call our 24/7 emergency electricians immediately.
- Burning Smells
- Buzzing Noises
- Your Circuit Breaker is Hot to the Touch
- Flickering Lights
- Visible Damage
Circuit Breaker Upgrades Melbourne
If your home has old ceramic fuses, no safety switches and an overcrowded switchboard - it’s time for an upgrade. Bring your home into the 21st century with our professional and reliable circuit breaker upgrades and installations. Whether you have recently renovated, installed new appliances, need more circuit protection or are planning on adding an EV charger to your home, a modern switchboard and circuit breaker upgrade provides the capacity and protection that your property needs.
Circuit Breaker Maintenance
Investing in regular maintenance of your circuit breakers can prevent unexpected breakdowns and reduce serious fire risks. Circuit breakers should be inspected once a year by a licensed and insured electrician.
WP Electrical provides a range of efficient and professional circuit breaker testing, inspections and electrical safety checks. Our team quickly identify any issues early on.
Circuit Breaker Repairs
Is your power cutting at the worst possible time? If your circuit breaker keeps tripping, won’t reset or has visible signs of damage, it’s a sign that something is wrong. A malfunctioning circuit breaker is a safety hazard and leaves your house unprotected against electrical overloads, short circuits and storm surges - increasing the risk of fires.
At WP Electrical, our licensed electricians provide a range of fast, affordable and reliable circuit breaker repairs. Our team use the latest technology to get to the root of the problem and fix it as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Electrical Safety Checks For Melbourne Rentals
Under the Residential Tenancies Act, Victorian landlords need to arrange an electrical safety check for their rental property every 2 years. This includes a thorough inspection of all switchboards, safety switches and circuit breakers. Once our qualified and licensed electricians have finished their inspection and everything is safe and up to code, they will provide you with a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) and a detailed report to keep your mind at ease that all of your powerpoints and your home’s electrical components are safe and up to code.
Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
If your switchboard keeps cutting power, it is usually doing its job by preventing a fire. Common reasons include:
- Circuit Overload: Plugging in too many high-draw appliances (like the kettle and heater) at once.
- Short Circuits: A hot wire touching a neutral wire, often caused by a faulty appliance or damaged wiring.
- Ground Faults: When electricity "leaks" to the ground (this is where an RCD/Safety Switch is critical).
- Old Breaker Fatigue: Circuit breakers wear out over time. In many Melbourne homes, the breakers are too old to handle modern electrical loads.
What Are The Benefits of Circuit Breakers?
Instant Fire Protection: Cut your power in milliseconds during a fault, preventing wire meltdowns and electrical fires.
Saves Your Electronics: Protects sensitive TVs, computers, and appliances from surges and overloads.
Peace of Mind: Sleep easy knowing that you and your family are protected from electrical fires.
Insurance Compliance: Many Melbourne insurers now require modern circuit protection for valid cover.
Why Choose WP Electrical?
When it comes to your home’s safety, you need an electrician who knows Melbourne’s unique homes and their electrical needs. Our electricians live and work in Melbourne and are proud to bring their knowledge and local expertise to every job. We are all fully licensed and insured and are available 24/7 for those sudden after-hours emergencies. Our team also offer upfront fixed pricing so you know exactly what you are getting into before any work starts.
Stop resetting the switch and start protecting your home. Call WP Electrical today on 1300 203 276 or book online!
