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Electrical

Tripped fuses, faulty sockets, power cuts, wiring that doesn't match what you're used to back home — guides to understanding and fixing electrical issues in a Spanish property.

Consumer unit symbols explained for foreign homes in Spain
Electrical

Consumer unit symbols explained for foreign homes in Spain

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Old sockets without earthing – what to do
Electrical

Old sockets without earthing – what to do

MyCasa Spain Team 9 min read

Washing Machine Stuck With Water Inside – What to Do
Electrical

Washing Machine Stuck With Water Inside – What to Do

MyCasa Spain Team 9 min read

Why your appliance shocks you when you touch it
Electrical

Why your appliance shocks you when you touch it

MyCasa Spain Team 10 min read

Why Sockets Work Sometimes and Stop Working
Electrical

Why Sockets Work Sometimes and Stop Working

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Fridge not cooling but light works – what to check first
Electrical

Fridge not cooling but light works – what to check first

MyCasa Spain Team 7 min read

Lights Gone Out in One Room – What to Do Now
Electrical

Lights Gone Out in One Room – What to Do Now

MyCasa Spain Team 7 min read

EV Charging in Communal Garages: What to Arrange First
Electrical

EV Charging in Communal Garages: What to Arrange First

MyCasa Spain Team 11 min read

Burning plastic smell in your house – what to do now
Electrical

Burning plastic smell in your house – what to do now

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

What to do if lightning struck nearby and appliances won't work
Electrical

What to do if lightning struck nearby and appliances won't work

MyCasa Spain Team 9 min read

Doorbell or intercom not working? What to check first
Electrical

Doorbell or intercom not working? What to check first

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Spark when plugging in appliance — what to do now
Electrical

Spark when plugging in appliance — what to do now

MyCasa Spain Team 8 min read

Why Your Smoke Alarm Keeps Beeping for No Reason
Electrical

Why Your Smoke Alarm Keeps Beeping for No Reason

MyCasa Spain Team 7 min read

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Plumbing

Leaks, blocked drains, water pressure and more.

Plumbing articles

Electrical

Sparks, trips, sockets and wiring faults.

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Handyman

General repairs and home maintenance.

Handyman articles

Locksmith

Lockouts, broken keys and lock changes.

Locksmith articles

Air Conditioning

AC faults, noises, smells and maintenance.

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