Homes built or last re-wired more than 30 years agi are likely running on components that no longer meet current safety standards
Frequent Trips or Blown Fuses
If circuits trip regularly or fuses blow often, it usually signals overloaded circuits, deteriorating insulation or wiring that can’t handle modern electrical demand.
Flickering or Dimmed Lights
Lights that flicker, dim when other appliances switch on, or behave inconsistently often point to loose connections, worn wiring, or insufficient capacity in the circuit.
Burning Smells
Any smell of burning near sockets, switches, or the fuse box ( or visible scorch marks or discolouration — is a serious warning sign of overheating wiring and a potential fire risk.er, dim when other appliances switch on, or behave inconsistently often point to loose connections, worn wiring, or insufficient capacity in the circuit.