Home built before 2000? You may have no safety switches
Pre-2000
homes that may not have safety switches
The NSW Government says properties built during or after 2000 usually have safety switches installed. Older homes often don't.
25-year warranty · Fixed price
Switchboard Upgrades & Repairs
Old fuses, power that keeps tripping, a board that's hot or buzzing, or adding an EV charger, air con or induction cooktop? We repair and upgrade switchboards across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury, at a fixed price with a 25-year warranty on new boards, so your home is safe and ready for what you plug in next.
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Electrical emergency? Call us 24/7
Day or night, weekends and public holidays.
If anyone is hurt, call 000.
Dann's Electrical repairs and upgrades switchboards across Penrith, Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury. Repairs fix faults like a breaker that won't reset or a failed safety switch, 24/7 if it's urgent. An upgrade replaces an old fuse board with modern breakers and safety switches, and is worth doing if your board has ceramic fuses or no room for an EV charger or air con. New boards come with a 25-year warranty.
Switchboard upgrades & repairs
Switchboard repairs and upgrades, done properly
Your switchboard decides how safe your wiring is and how much your home can run at once. Older boards with ceramic fuses and no safety switches weren't built for air con, induction cooktops, EV chargers and today's appliances.
We replace old boards with modern circuit breakers and safety switches, check the earthing and wiring as we go, and lodge a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work when it's done. Switchboards we install carry a 25-year warranty, parts and labour.
If your board is playing up, we find the cause first. We'll tell you straight if a repair will do the job or if an upgrade is the safer option, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
25 years
Switchboard warranty
Fixed
Price before we start
CCEW
On every upgrade
Mains
& meter work too
NSW electrical contractor licence 399632C
Trusted by homeowners and businesses across Sydney
Signs it's time
Does your switchboard need upgrading?
Ceramic fuses
Rewireable fuses instead of circuit breakers mean an older board with little protection.
No safety switches
No RCDs, or only one covering part of the house.
Power keeps tripping
Breakers or fuses that go when the kettle, air con or heater runs.
Adding big appliances
EV charger, ducted air con, induction cooktop or a pool pump on the way.
Lights dim or flicker
Lights dimming when appliances start can point to an overloaded board.
Renovating or extending
New circuits usually mean the board needs more room and protection.
Buying or selling
An old board is a common flag on a building or electrical report.
Scorching or burning smell
Discoloured switches or a hot smell from the board. Call us now.
Switchboard repairs
Switchboard playing up? We repair it
Tripping that won't reset
A breaker or safety switch that trips again straight away usually points to a fault on that circuit or an appliance on it. We find it and fix it.
Hot, buzzing or burning smell
Heat, buzzing or a burning smell from the board can mean a loose or failing connection. Call us straight away, 24/7.
Storm or water damage
If water has got into the meter box or a storm has damaged it, leave the power off and have it checked before it goes back on.
Faulty breakers and safety switches
Worn or failed breakers and safety switches replaced and tested, so the protection works when you need it.
If you see smoke or flames, get everyone out and call 000.
How it works
What happens when you call
1
Tell us about your board
Call 0478 014 622 or send a photo of your switchboard and what you want to add. That's usually enough to scope it.
2
Fixed price and a set day
We check the board, wiring and earthing, give you a fixed price and book the upgrade. Most homes are without power for part of the day.
3
Upgraded, tested, certified
We install, test every circuit and lodge your Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work. 25-year warranty, parts and labour.
Why us
Grab a free quoteWhy homeowners choose us for switchboards
01
25-year warranty
Every switchboard we install is covered for 25 years, parts and labour.
02
Free quotes, fixed prices
Quotes are free and every job is fixed price, with no hidden fees and no surprises on the invoice.
03
Mains and meter covered
If the mains, service line or meter need work too, we're accredited to do it, so you don't need to book a second contractor.
04
Done in a day
Most home upgrades are finished in one visit, with the power back on the same day.
05
Local to Penrith
Based in Emu Plains, working across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury.
06
Licensed and insured
NSW electrical contractor licence 399632C, $20 million public liability and CM3 certified. 5,500+ jobs and 100+ five-star reviews.
10+ yearsIn the industry
Meet the owner
Dan Neale, Director
Dan is a licensed electrician and the director of Dann's Electrical. He runs the business from its office in Emu Plains, with a team of electricians and apprentices working across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Hawkesbury.
NSW licence 399632C
CM3 certified
NECA member
$20m public liability
Endeavour Energy authorised
Working With Children Checks
Switchboard safety
What an old switchboard means for your home
Age thresholds and rules from the NSW Government and NSW Fair Trading.
Home built before 1977? Check the earthing
Pre-1977
homes unlikely to have an earth rod
NSW Fair Trading says a house built before 1977 is unlikely to have an earth rod. We check and fix earthing during a switchboard upgrade.
What does a safety switch do?
6 months
how often to test your safety switches
Safety switches turn off the power immediately if a fault is detected, protecting you from serious shock. Test them at least every six months.
Upgraded your board? You should get a CCEW
7 days
deadline for your electrician to lodge it
The electrician who tests the work must submit a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work no later than seven days after testing.
One safety switch for the whole house?
Every circuit
should have its own safety switch
The NSW Government says a safety switch only protects you if it's on that circuit, and each circuit should have its own. Older homes may have one protecting several circuits.
Circuit breaker or safety switch?
30mA
the label on a safety switch test button
The NSW Government says a circuit breaker protects your wiring, while a safety switch protects people from severe electric shock. A safety switch has a test button with a label such as 30mA.
Where we work
Switchboard upgrades and repairs near you
Penrith area
Blue Mountains
Hawkesbury
Western Sydney growth area
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Common signs are ceramic fuses, no safety switches, power that keeps tripping, lights that dim when appliances start, scorch marks, or plans to add an EV charger, air con or induction cooktop. Send us a photo of your board and we'll tell you.
Can you repair my switchboard instead of replacing it?
It depends on the board. A faulty breaker, safety switch or loose connection can be fixed on its own. If the board has ceramic fuses, no safety switches or no spare room, an upgrade is usually the safer option. We explain what we find and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
What should I do if my switchboard smells like burning?
If the board is smoking or sparking, or there’s a fire, keep away from it, get everyone out and call 000. If it’s only a smell and the board is safe to reach, turn off the main switch and call us on 0478 014 622, any time, day or night.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most home switchboard upgrades are done in one visit, and the power is off for part of the day while we work. We'll tell you how long to expect before we start.
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost?
It depends on the size of the board, how many circuits you have and whether the mains or earthing need work. We give you a fixed price before we start, with no hidden fees.
What warranty do you give on switchboards?
Switchboards we install carry a 25-year warranty, covering parts and labour.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Often, yes. A charger is a big continuous load, so we check your board and supply first. If the board can't take it safely, we upgrade it as part of the job.
Do you add safety switches?
Yes. Every board we install has safety switches (RCDs) protecting the circuits, and we can add surge protection.
Will I get a compliance certificate?
Yes. NSW electricians must submit a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) through Building Commission NSW’s eCert portal no later than seven days after completing the work, including the safety and compliance test. We lodge one for every job that needs it and send a copy to you.
Can you upgrade the mains and meter too?
Yes. We're accredited to work on the line from the pole and the meter, so if the service line, mains or meter need upgrading, we can do that as well.
Get a quote
Book a switchboard upgrade or repair
Need a residential electrician urgently? Call any time, 24/7. For everything else, send us the job details and we'll get back to you with a free, fixed-price quote.
0478 014 622- dann@dannselectrical.com.au
- @danns_electrical
- NSW contractor licence 399632C
- 24/7 for emergencies
- Based in Emu Plains · servicing Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains & Hawkesbury