What to do when your electrics keep tripping

Safe first steps

1. Note which switch trips and what was running at the time.
2. Unplug portable appliances on the affected circuit if safe.
3. Reset once only if there is no heat, damage, smoke or burning smell.
4. Contact an electrician if the fault returns or its cause is unclear.

What not to do

• Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that keeps tripping.
• Do not remove the consumer-unit cover.
• Do not use damaged sockets, leads or appliances.