Switchboard upgrades in Shellharbour
Old fuses, no safety switches, or a board that’s full? Tell us about your switchboard and we’ll pass it to a licensed Shellharbour-area electrician.
Referral service. Electrical work is done by independent licensed electricians.
Old or overloaded switchboard in Shellharbour?
In established parts of Shellharbour, such as Oak Flats, Warilla, Albion Park and Shellharbour Village, an older board with ceramic fuses or no safety switches is often the reason people call. It’s also common once a renovation or a new appliance, like air conditioning or an induction cooktop, puts more load on the board than it was designed for.
An upgrade replaces the board with a modern one with circuit breakers and safety switches, and can leave room for new circuits. Our guide to reading your switchboard explains what you’re looking at, and what to watch for.
- A modern boardA new switchboard with circuit breakers, replacing old fuses.
- Safety switches (RCDs)Protection that cuts power quickly if something goes wrong.
- Room for new circuitsSpace for air conditioning, an EV charger, solar or a workshop.
- Testing and labellingCircuits tested and labelled so you know what runs what.
How a Shellharbour switchboard enquiry works
- 1
Send us the details
Your suburb, roughly how old the house is, and what the board looks like.
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Passed to a licensed electrician
They contact you and arrange to look at the board if needed.
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Quote and booking
You get a quote, then a time that suits.
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Upgrade and testing
The new board is installed and every circuit is tested.
Before you book
Take a photo of the board
Open the outer door only, and photograph it. It helps the electrician understand what they’re quoting. Don’t remove any inner covers.
Check for fuses
If you can see round or rewirable fuses, say so in your enquiry. It tells the electrician it’s an older board.
Tell us what you’re adding
Air conditioning, an EV charger, solar, an induction cooktop or a workshop all affect what the new board needs.
Straight answers.
The questions we get most. Anything else, send us a message.
Get a switchboard quoteCan you upgrade switchboards in Oak Flats, Warilla and Albion Park?
Yes. We cover the Shellharbour area. Send the enquiry with your suburb and the electrician will confirm.
Will the power be off during an upgrade?
Yes, for part of the job. The electrician will tell you how long and plan around it.
Do I need a new board for air conditioning?
Sometimes. The electrician can check whether your board has the capacity before quoting.
Are you electricians?
No. We’re a referral service. Your enquiry goes to an independent licensed electrician, who contacts you and does any work.
Other electrical jobs
RCDs and safety switches
Install, test or replace safety switches (RCDs).
Learn more CCT 02Renovations and rewiring
New circuits, rewiring, and electrical for kitchens, bathrooms and extensions.
Learn more CCT 07Faults and emergencies
Tripping switches, dead power points, lights out and other faults.
Learn moreWe cover Shellharbour, Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo.
Tell us what you need.
It takes about a minute. We’ll pass it to a group of independent licensed local electricians, and one of them will contact you. If it’s urgent, call.
- Licensed electricians only
- Sending an enquiry is free
- Shellharbour to Gerringong and Jamberoo
Thanks, friend.
We’ve got your details and we’re passing them to an electrician now. They’ll contact you as soon as they can.
Your email app should have opened with your enquiry ready to send. Press send, or call 0400 000 000.