20/08/2026
🔥 This is why an EICR should never be rushed.
A customer contacted me after noticing a burning smell and finding that some sockets had stopped working.
They told me an EICR had been completed only a few months earlier, but the previous visit had been very brief. Because they were still concerned, they asked me to carry out another thorough inspection.
Inside the consumer unit I found:
⚠️ Serious thermal damage around the connections
⚠️ Burned and degraded cable insulation
⚠️ A circuit conductor that wasn’t even secured in its terminal
⚠️ Several additional issues requiring attention
The consumer unit was installed under the stairs with stored belongings surrounding it. Thankfully, the customer noticed the warning signs before the situation became even more serious.
Electrical warning signs can include burning or fishy smells, sockets suddenly stopping, buzzing, crackling, heat or discolouration.
Never remove the consumer-unit cover yourself. If there is smoke or fire, leave the property and call 999.
Read the full anonymous case study:
🌐 https://sl4electrical.uk/projects/eicr-thermal-damage-consumer-unit
📞 Shaun — 07923 495034