Troubleshooting & Power Outages
Are you experiencing a sudden power outage, an RCD (earth leakage circuit breaker) that keeps tripping, or a faulty circuit in your consumer unit? Electrical faults are always inconvenient and can be dangerous. At Ninova Elektrotechniek, we quickly trace the root cause of the problem using professional diagnostic equipment to safely restore your power.
- Fault Finding – We quickly locate short circuits, overloads, or defective wiring using professional testing tools.
- RCD / Tripping Issues – Does your main safety switch keep tripping? We find the source of the leakage (often a faulty appliance or moisture build-up).
- Emergency Repairs – On-site replacement or repair of failed components in your consumer unit to get your electricity running again safely.
What can you do yourself during a power outage?
- Check the neighborhood – Do your neighbors still have power? If not, the issue is likely with the local grid operator (e.g., Liander).
- Perform a plug test – Turn off the tripped circuit breaker, unplug all appliances connected to that specific circuit, and flip the breaker back on.
- Plug back in one by one – Reconnect the appliances one at a time until the power trips again. You have found the faulty device!
- Still not working? – If the breaker trips instantly with nothing plugged into the outlets, call us to solve the problem professionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my RCD / residual current device keep tripping instantly?
An RCD cuts power when current 'leaks' somewhere, which is frequently caused by water inside an outdoor light or a failing heating element in a washing machine. If the issue is in the fixed house wiring, we will diagnose it directly at your consumer unit.
Do you replace melted or damaged circuit breakers immediately?
Yes. If a circuit breaker or component has been damaged or scorched due to a severe short circuit, we replace the faulty parts on the spot to ensure your installation is safe to use again.