no electricity - reset trip switches

Find out what to do if your power goes out.

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If you find you have no power in your home, this video shares a few simple checks you can do to fix some common electricity faults.

You can also follow along with the steps below.

Having a torch will help with this task. You can use the one on your mobile phone.

First turn off or unplug any appliances that could have caused the switches to trip.

Find your fuse box and locate all of the switches that are in the off position.

Ensure that these switches are turned back to the on position.

Plug back in the appliances and turn them back on to check if it causes a trip again.

Check if there is a power cut in your area. You can check with neighbours, call 105 or visitĀ http://www.powercut105.com.

If after checking all the steps you still have no power in your home, pleaseĀ get in touchĀ or call 0300 1311 999.