--- title: How to reset a tripped fuse box and troubleshoot power issues description: If your electrical sockets or lights suddenly lose power, it is usually caused by a faulty appliance tripping a circuit breaker. 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[Help Centre](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge) 2. [Tenant maintenance & troubleshooting](https://help.lettingaproperty.com/knowledge/tenant-maintenance-troubleshooting) # How to reset a tripped fuse box and troubleshoot power issues ## If your electrical sockets or lights suddenly lose power, it is usually caused by a faulty appliance tripping a circuit breaker. You can easily reset this yourself by flipping the correct switch back up in your fuse box. ### **Step-by-Step Troubleshooting** 1. **Locate Your Fuse Box:** Find your consumer unit (fuse box), which is typically in the hallway, an under-stairs cupboard, or next to the front door. 2. **Identify the Tripped Switch:** Look across the row of switches. If one of the switches has flipped downward into the "Off" position, that circuit has tripped. 3. **Reset the Switch:** Flip the fallen switch back up into the "On" position. 4. **Isolate the Faulty Appliance:** 5. **Check Plugs and Bulbs:** If only one socket fails, test it with a different device. If a single light fails, attempt to replace the bulb first before reporting a fault. 6. **Check for Neighborhood Outages:** If no switches have tripped but your home is completely dark, look outside to see if neighboring properties are affected, and check your local electricity network provider's website for area power cuts. ### **🛠️ Still Need Help?** If you have followed these steps and your power cannot be restored: - Please report the issue online via our[Tenant Maintenance Portal.](https://lettingaproperty.fixflo.com/issuereport/CreateIssue) - **During Business Hours:** One of our property maintenance team members will be in touch with you shortly. - **Outside of Business Hours:** Our property maintenance team will review the details and contact you to arrange the next steps when we reopen. ### **🕒 Our Office Hours** - **Monday to Thursday:** 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - **Friday:** 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - *Please note: Our offices will remain closed on bank holidays and will reopen on the next standard working day.* - 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