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  • Do I need a special setup for a smart doorbell?

    Is a smart video doorbell suitable for the current system/setup that I have? How can I tell? Thanks!

    Asked by minesh on 22nd Feb 2022
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    Electrical fault codes

    What are the different fault codes and when do they apply?

    Asked by Heather on 20th Jan 2021
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    Bathroom Light Pull Cord

    I am needing my bathroom light pull cord replaced and have been told that as the existing one is about 2 inches up into the ceiling the electrician will not do it. Is this correct? As surely it can still be removed and a new one fitted?

    Asked by Carolyn on 27th May 2022
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    Safety tips for electrical equipment

    What can I do to make electrical equipment safe to work with? Asides from cutting off their power supply?

    Asked by Patrick on 21st Jan 2021
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    Pulley cord not pulling down

    Pulley cord for bedroom light not pulling down Cord still on fitting on the ceiling, what could be wrong?

    Asked by Joyce on 30th Oct 2020
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    What to do after an electric shock

    How do I know if I need to go to the hospital after an electric shock? Is it possible to survive an electrocution but have experienced some internal damage, such as to the heart?

    Asked by Harry on 20th Oct 2022
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    Cooker Hood Replacement

    If we just want to replace our existing cooker hood with a new one do we need an electrician?

    Asked by Jackie on 12th Apr 2021
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    Error code FD on Haier washer dryer

    My Haier washer dryer is just over 2 years old. When I start the drying cycle, it shows the error code FD. Does anyone know what this means?

    Asked by Frank on 26th Aug 2025
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    To connect an electric cooker

    How much will it be to fit my electric cooker? There is a plate there and the house is only 8 yrs old! Lincoln area

    Asked by Kerry on 7th Aug 2020
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    Cost to rewire spotlights to central hanging light

    Just bought a flat and before we re-plaster the ceilings we are considering changing the spotlights in the living room and possibly two bedrooms to a central hanging light in each room. Roughly how much would it cost to remove spotlights and rewire them to a central light per room?

    Asked by Ji on 15th Nov 2021
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