How to Reset an RCD and Fix Tripping Power: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If your RCD is tripping power, try resetting it before calling an electrician.

  • Start by turning off all power from the main switch.
  • Try turning on the RCD without power to it. If the toggle doesn’t switch back on, contact Coventry Electricians  for a replacement. If the toggle does switch back on, turn your main switch back on. If your RCD trips again, proceed to the next step.
  • Turn off all circuit breakers associated with the RCD.

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  • Turn the RCD on and progressively turn each circuit breaker back on one by one until it trips. This will help identify the source of the problem.
  • Unplug all appliances from their power outlets around your house, including commonly overlooked appliances like fridges, freezers, dishwashers, pond pumps, and various outdoor plugs.
  • Once you’ve unplugged everything, turn your RCD back on. If it trips again, call Coventry Electricians 
  • . If it doesn’t trip, proceed to the next step.
  • Plug appliances back in one by one until you find the culprit appliance causing the fault.
RCD TRIPPING

Current UK Electrical Legislation demands that all circuits require RCD protection in domestic properties.

THE AVERAGE COST OF REPLACING CONSUMER UNIT IS AROUND £300 TO £400 FOR A SIX-CIRCUIT CONSUMER UNIT, £400 TO £500 FOR A TEN-CIRCUIT FUSE BOX, AND FOR A TWELVE-CIRCUIT CONSUMER UNIT YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO PAY AROUND £500 TO £600.

Note: If the fault is occurring on another circuit, then contact Coventry Electricians.

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