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Why Are My Lights Flickering? 6 Causes and Fixes
Flickering lights can be more than just annoying — they might be trying to tell you something. At EPM, we’re regularly called out across Exeter to ...more
Electrical
July 27, 2026•3 min read
Dual Fuel Oven Installation – What to Expect
Installing a dual fuel oven requires both a qualified gas engineer and an electrician to ensure the appliance is connected safely, tested correctly and ...more
Electrical ,Heating &What To Expect
July 21, 2026•4 min read
Bathroom Fan Replacement – What to Expect
A bathroom extractor fan plays an important role in removing moisture, reducing condensation and helping to prevent mould. If your existing fan has become ...more
Electrical ,What To Expect
July 14, 2026•3 min read
Cooker Hood Replacement – What to Expect
Whether your existing cooker hood has stopped working, become noisy or you're simply updating your kitchen, replacing a cooker hood is usually a ...more
Electrical ,What To Expect
July 03, 2026•3 min read
Do I Need a Fused Spur or an Isolator Switch? Here’s the Difference
If you're having an appliance installed — like a new oven, boiler, or bathroom extractor fan — you might hear terms like “fused spur” or “isolator switch” ...more
Electrical
July 01, 2026•3 min read
Ceiling Light Replacement – What to Expect
Whether you're replacing a faulty light fitting, updating the look of a room or fitting a new style of light, replacing an existing ceiling light is ...more
Electrical ,What To Expect
June 19, 2026•3 min read
️How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Consumer Unit in the UK in 2025?
If you're a homeowner in Exeter or the surrounding area and your fuse box is looking a bit outdated — or maybe you’ve been told during an EICR that it ...more
Electrical
June 11, 2026•3 min read
Consumer Unit Replacement – What to Expect
Replacing your consumer unit (sometimes called a fuse board) is an important upgrade that helps improve the safety of your property's electrical ...more
Electrical ,What To Expect
June 10, 2026•3 min read
7 Electrical Upgrades That Add Value Before You Sell
Thinking about selling your home? Or maybe just future-proofing it? While kitchens and bathrooms get most of the attention, your electrical system plays a ...more
Electrical
June 04, 2026•3 min read
What Electrical Work Needs to Be Certified in the UK?
If you’re planning any electrical work in your home, you might be wondering: “ Do I need a certificate for this ?” The short answer? Sometimes yes, ...more
Electrical
June 03, 2026•3 min read
The Essential Guide to Upgrading Your Home’s Electrical System
Whether you're planning a renovation, buying an older property, or just tired of dodgy sockets and flickering lights — upgrading your home's electrical ...more
Electrical
May 24, 2026•4 min read
Rewiring a House in the UK: What to Expect in 2025
Thinking about rewiring your home? Whether you're renovating, dealing with recurring electrical issues, or just want peace of mind — rewiring can be a big ...more
Electrical
May 22, 2026•3 min read
Do I Need a Dedicated Circuit for My EV Charger?
If you're thinking about installing an EV charger at home in the UK, one of the first questions that usually comes up is: “Do I need a dedicated circuit ...more
Electrical
May 14, 2026•2 min read
How to Know if Your Home Electrics Are Outdated
Most of us don’t give much thought to the wiring behind the walls — until the lights flicker, the sockets spark, or we’re planning a renovation. But ...more
Electrical
April 23, 2026•2 min read
How to Choose the Perfect Bathroom Lighting: A Guide to Brightening Your Space
At EPM, we believe that great bathroom design is about more than just fixtures and fittings—good lighting, along with tiles or shower panels, truly ...more
Electrical
April 16, 2026•4 min read
Why Does My Fuse Box Smell Like Burning?
If you’ve noticed a burning smell near your consumer unit (or fuse box), don’t ignore it — this could be an early warning sign of something serious. At ...more
Electrical
April 15, 2026•3 min read
What’s the Difference Between an RCD and an RCBO?
If you’ve had an electrician mention RCDs or RCBOs , or you’ve seen them listed on a quote and thought, “what are those things and why do I need them?” — ...more
Electrical
April 14, 2026•3 min read
6 Common Electrical Faults in Kitchens (And What Causes Them)
The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house when it comes to electrics. From kettles to cookers, lighting to washing machines — it all relies on ...more
Electrical
March 06, 2026•3 min read
Consumer Unit Tripping Frequently? Here’s What It Might Mean
If your fuse box keeps tripping, it’s more than just annoying — it’s your system trying to protect you from a fault. At EPM, we deal with this sort of ...more
Electrical
February 27, 2026•3 min read
What’s the Cost of Replacing a Bathroom Extractor Fan in 2025?
You don’t really notice your extractor fan — until it stops doing its job. Whether it’s noisy, ineffective, or completely packed in, replacing a bathroom ...more
Electrical
February 24, 2026•3 min read
Do I Need an Electrician to Install a Cooker or Hob?
If you're upgrading your kitchen in Exeter — or replacing an old oven or hob — you might be wondering: “ Can I just fit it myself? Or do I need a ...more
Electrical
February 18, 2026•2 min read
Do I Need an Electrician for a Hot Tub or Sauna Install in the UK?
Thinking of installing a hot tub or sauna at home? You're not alone. With more people investing in their gardens and wellness, we've seen a real rise in ...more
Electrical
February 18, 2026•3 min read
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Bathroom Extractor Fan (Not Just Clean It)
It’s easy to forget about the extractor fan — until your bathroom starts feeling damp, mouldy, or stale. At EPM, we’re often called out across Exeter, ...more
Electrical
January 29, 2026•3 min read
Storage Heaters Not Heating Overnight? Here’s What Might Be Wrong
If you’re still using storage heaters, you expect them to quietly charge overnight and release heat the next day — but what if they’re staying stone cold? ...more
Electrical
January 22, 2026•3 min read
Why Your Garden Electrics Might Be Unsafe (And What to Do About It)
Garden lighting. Hot tubs. Outdoor sockets for lawnmowers and tools. As outdoor spaces become more of an extension of the home, electrics in the garden ...more
Electrical
January 12, 2026•3 min read
Outdoor Lighting Installation: What to Know Before You Start (2025 UK Guide)
Outdoor lighting is one of those upgrades that seems simple — but if you’ve ever tried to install it yourself (or had to untangle someone else’s attempt), ...more
Electrical
December 21, 2025•3 min read
Why Is Your Circuit Breaker Tripping? Here’s What You Need to Know (UK Guide)
If you’ve ever been halfway through boiling the kettle and suddenly — click — everything goes dark, you’re not alone. Tripping breakers are one of the ...more
Electrical
December 11, 2025•3 min read
Smart Home Upgrades: What’s Worth It (and What Isn’t) in 2025
Smart homes aren’t the future anymore — they’re happening right now. From app-controlled heating to voice-activated lighting, more and more Exeter ...more
Electrical
December 10, 2025•3 min read
7 Common Electrical Problems in Your Home (And How to Fix Them Safely)
Electricity: it’s one of those things we all take for granted — until something stops working. Whether it’s a plug socket that’s gone dead or lights ...more
Electrical
December 05, 2025•4 min read
Should I Replace My Storage Heaters with a Modern System?
If you’re still using storage heaters in your home, you’ve probably wondered: “ Is it finally time to upgrade? ” We get this type question a lot — ...more
Electrical
December 02, 2025•3 min read
Is It Time to Replace Your Bathroom Extractor Fan?
It’s easy to overlook, but your bathroom extractor fan plays a vital role in keeping your home healthy. At EPM, we’re often called out to jobs where the ...more
Electrical
November 28, 2025•3 min read
Electrical Safety in Rented Homes: What Landlords Need to Know
If you’re a landlord in Exeter or anywhere in the UK, you’ve probably already heard about EICRs and electrical compliance. But with regulations tightening ...more
Electrical
November 12, 2025•3 min read
How Much Does a House Rewire Cost in the UK in 2025?
If you're living in an older property, planning a renovation, or just bought a home in Exeter or the surrounding area, you might be wondering: "How much ...more
Electrical
October 31, 2025•3 min read
What’s the Best EV Charger for My Home in the UK?
With electric vehicles becoming more popular across Exeter and the UK, one of the biggest questions we get from homeowners is: “Which EV charger should I ...more
Electrical
October 29, 2025•3 min read
Property Maintenance Checklist for Landlords (Mid-Year)
Managing one property — let alone a portfolio — can feel like spinning plates. That’s why we always recommend landlords do a mid-year check-in on their ...more
Electrical ,Plumbing Heating &General Maintenance
October 27, 2025•2 min read
Can I Replace My Own Light Fittings? A straight-talking guide for Exeter homeowners
We’ve had a lot of people ask us over the years: “ Can I change my own light fitting, or do I need an electrician ?” And it’s a fair question. With DIY ...more
Electrical
October 20, 2025•3 min read
Do I Need an EICR? What Exeter Homeowners Should Know
If you’ve been told you need an EICR — or you’ve just come across the term — you might be wondering what it is, whether it’s really necessary, and what’s ...more
Electrical
October 19, 2025•3 min read
How to Spot Unsafe Wiring in an Older Home
If you're living in or buying an older home in Exeter or the surrounding areas, one of the biggest concerns (and rightly so) is the state of the ...more
Electrical
October 13, 2025•3 min read
The Real Dangers of DIY Electrics (And What We’ve Seen in Exeter Homes)
DIY can be great — we love a bit of hands-on effort as much as the next person. But when it comes to electrical work? We’ve seen first-hand how things can ...more
Electrical
October 12, 2025•3 min read
Should You Fit a Surge Protector for Your Boiler or EV Charger?
Most homeowners don’t think twice about power surges — until something expensive gets fried. And with more modern boilers, EV chargers, and smart tech ...more
Electrical
October 10, 2025•3 min read
7 Signs Your Fuse Box Needs Upgrading (Exeter Homeowner’s Guide)
Your fuse box — now more commonly called a consumer unit — is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It quietly works in the background, keeping your ...more
Electrical
September 24, 2025•3 min read
Why Does My Socket Keep Tripping?
If your socket keeps tripping, it’s usually whatever you’ve got plugged into it. That’s where you start. Most of the time, it’s not the socket. Start With ...more
Electrical
September 24, 2025•1 min read
What is Part P? A No-Nonsense Guide for UK Homeowners
If you’ve had electrical work done — or you’re planning to — you might have come across the term Part P and wondered what it actually means. And more ...more
Electrical
September 18, 2025•3 min read
What Size Consumer Unit Do I Need? (And Why It Matters)
If you’re planning an electrical upgrade, adding new circuits, or just wondering whether your old fuse box is up to scratch — you might be asking: “ What ...more
Electrical
August 12, 2025•3 min read
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