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Why You Should Upgrade Your Consumer Unit in 2025

  • wheatyselectrical
  • Sep 21
  • 2 min read

When it comes to keeping your home safe, few things matter as much as your consumer unit, also known as a fuse board. If yours is more than 20 years old, now is the time to think about upgrading.

At Wheatys Electrical, we’re seeing more homes across Telford, Shifnal, Newport, Oakengates, and Telford & Wrekin still running on outdated fuse boards. Here’s why 2025 is the year to upgrade.

What Is a Consumer Unit?

Your consumer unit controls the electricity in your home. It distributes power to circuits and protects you from faults.

Modern units include:

  • RCDs (Residual Current Devices) – Cut power instantly to prevent shocks.

  • RCBOs – Combining RCD + MCB protection.

  • Surge protection – Protecting modern electronics.

Older fuse boards use outdated fuses that don’t meet safety standards.

A Consumer Unit with Dual RCD;s and MCB's plus SPD included to the latest 18th Edition wiring regulations highlighitng what it looks like to why upgrade your consumer unit in Telford in 2025.
18th Edition Compliant Dual RCD Board with MCB's and SPD

Why Upgrade your Consumer Unit in 2025?

  1. Safety first – Old boards increase fire and shock risks.

  2. Insurance compliance – Many insurers expect modern units.

  3. Peace of mind – Protect your family from electrical hazards.

  4. Future-proofing – Handle EV chargers, smart devices, and more.

  5. Property value – Smooth property sales with modern certification.

👉 Find out the 10 common signs your fuse board needs replacing before it becomes a safety risk.

What’s Involved in an Upgrade?

  • Initial survey

  • Safe isolation

  • Removal of old unit

  • Installation of new board

  • Full circuit testing

  • Certification issued

Usually completed in one day.

Cost of Upgrade

For most Domestic homes in Telford, £600–£900 depending on property size and wiring condition. These costs could increase if:

  • 15+ Circuits on your fuseboard / fusebox / consumer unit

  • The Consumer Unit needs to be relocated

  • The wiring needs extending

  • AFDD protection is required

  • Multiple SWA cables need connecting into the new board.

    ✅ Ready to upgrade? Book your consumer unit replacement in Telford with Wheatys Electrical today and protect your home.

 
 
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