Water and electricity
Problems with water
If you unexpectedly lose your water supply always check the
following:
- Has your neighbour lost their water supply?
- Has your stopcock been turned off accidentally?
If you are still not able to get water after checking the above,
contact United Utilities (external
link) on 0845 746 2200.
Problems with electricity
If you unexpectedly lose your electricity supply always check the
following:
- Check your fuses are ok
- If you have a meter, check it hasn't run out of tokens
- Check to see if your neighbours have lost their supply, if they
haven't, check your trip switch, if you have one
- If it has operated, switch off all appliances and reset the
trip
If you are still unable to get power after checking the above,
contact your electricity supplier - their number will be on your
last bill.
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