Electrical Appliances
Whether provided by us or an appliance belonging to the tenant, there is a responsibility of tenants to make sure that electrical appliances are kept in good working order and do not cause a situation to occur which may result in damage or worse to the electrical system. Below we describe the commonly used appliances and what tenants responsibilities are.
Tenancy Deposits
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Electrical Appliances
As a tenant, it is your responsibility to properly use any electrical appliances that are provided by us or are present in the rental property at the outset of the tenancy. This includes ensuring that appliances are kept in good working order and are used in a safe and responsible manner and are kept clean. The most common cause of electric tripping is a faulty or misued appliance and if your faulty appliance damages our fittings or causes damage to the electrical circuit, then you are responsible.
If an appliance belonging to us breaks or stops working, it is the tenant’s responsibility to inform us as soon as possible. It is important to regularly clean and maintain appliances to ensure they continue to function properly. This may include dusting, wiping down surfaces, and replacing filters or light bulbs as needed. You should also make sure that appliances are not overworked or overloaded, as this can cause damage or increase the risk of fire.
Remember, as a tenant it is your responsibility to ensure that all appliances are used safely and kept in good working order.
Washing Machines
It is a tenant’s responsibility for the upkeep of their own washing machine, and in doing, we require tenants to keep up to and maintain any pipes or fittings provided by us (such as cold water feed or drainage) that may be needed for the use of the washing machine. In all cases, the tenant is responsible for maintaining their own washing machine in good working order and ensuring that it is used properly.
In cases where we provide the washing machine, tenants are responsible for any damages caused by improper use or neglect. We expect tenants to clean the machine on a regular basis, ensuring that it is not overloaded, and reporting any issues or repairs needed to the landlord.
It is important for tenants to understand their responsibilities when it comes to the washing machine. This can help prevent any misunderstandings or disputes with the landlord. In case of any damage or malfunction, tenants should report it to the landlord as soon as possible to avoid any additional damage or cost.
Overall, tenants are expected to keep the washing machine in good condition and report any issues promptly to us to avoid additional damage or cost.
Oven and Hobbs
It is a tenant’s responsibility for the upkeep of their oven and hob. In all cases, the tenant is responsible for maintaining the oven and hob in good working order and ensuring that they are used properly. This includes cleaning the oven and hob on a regular basis, ensuring that they are not overloaded, and reporting any issues or repairs needed to the landlord. Tenants should be aware that oven and hob are appliances that need to be kept clean and in good condition to function properly
The tenant should clean the oven and hob after each use, particularly if there are spills, drips or food debris that can cause fire hazards. The oven should be cleaned regularly, including the door gasket and the oven window. The hob should be cleaned of spills and grime, and the burners should be checked for proper alignment.
It is also important for tenants to use the oven and hob properly. For example, using the correct cookware on the hob, not overloading the oven, and not leaving flammable materials near the hob.
In case of any damage or malfunction, tenants should report it to the landlord as soon as possible to avoid any additional damage or cost. They should also take care not to cause any damage to the oven or hob while trying to fix the problem themselves.
Overall, tenants are expected to keep the oven and hob in good and clean condition and report any issues promptly to us to avoid additional damage or cost. By taking proper care of these appliances, tenants can ensure that they are safe to use and that they will last for the duration of their tenancy.
Electric Tripping
A fuse switch that keeps tripping is usually caused by a faulty electrical item or an overloaded circuit. Locating the root of the problem is largely a process of elimination and something you can do yourself. Here we’ll talk you through how to work out why your electric keeps tripping and how to repair a tripped fuse.
RCDs, or Residual Current Devices, look out for abnormal electricity currents. And shut off the power supply the moment that they detect any abnormalities. This might be annoying, but they are a vital safety device and ensure that faulty wiring or a faulty applicance does not lead to an electric shock. So please don’t get too irritated by a tripping RCD, it is there for your protection.
Narrowing Down The Problem
Circuits will nearly always trip due to their being a fault on the electrical system. There are a mix of reasons why the circuit protection will trip out or blow, some of which are easy to fault find and fix, some will require an approved electrician with fault finding equipment to sort out. Below are some of the main causes of faults within your homes. As you can see, a lot of faults are caused by the residents and therefore can be remedied by them.
- An overloaded circuit (extension cables)
- Too many appliances being used at the same time
- A faulty or misused appliance
- Overfilled kettles
- Unclean toasters
- Cooker rings worn out or cracked
- Faulty immersion heaters
- Faulty connections on leads to appliances e.g. televisions or stereos etc
- Too many extension cables
- Light bulbs blowing
- Water in exterior accessories such as outside lights/sockets
- DIY installations of lights/sockets and other accessories
- Faulty heating controls i.e. Pump or valves
Dealing With The Electric Tripping
First you should reset the tripped switch which you will find on the Consumer Unit Board, it might be something as simple as resetting the fuse switch. If the fuse switch refuses to reset, try turning all of the fuses off, including the main RCD, then turn all fuses back on.
If this doesn’t work, your next point of action is to unplug all the appliances in the property. The most common cause of a RCD tripping is a faulty appliance, normally an Iron, Kettle or Washingmachine, but it could also be another appliance. It is important that you unplug all of the appliances before you attempt to reset the fuse(s). Once you reset the fuses, replug the appliances in one by one, and if the RCD trips when plugging in one of the appliances, then you have found the fault, but you may have to do this a couple of times before you find the problem.
If this doesn’t work, then. you will need to report the problem to us sot hat we can send our Electrician to inspect the circuits.
Dealing With The Electric Tripping
This video should help you understand the process of resetting the trip switches on the fuse circuit of the Consumer Unit. Obviously if you get stuck or cannot follow these instructions, you can always call us and we will go through things with you.