Upgrading your consumer unit, also known as a fuse box, can improve the safety, efficiency, and compliance of your home's electrical system: 

• Safety
  Modern consumer units have enhanced safety features, like RCD protection that cuts off power when it detects a fault. 

• Efficiency
  Consumer units are more energy efficient, which can reduce your energy bills. They also have better circuit isolation, making it easier to identify and fix electrical issues. 

• Compliance
  Upgrading your consumer unit ensures that it complies with current building regulations and safety standards. 

• Capacity
  Modern consumer units have a higher capacity than older units, so they can handle the power demands of modern appliances and devices. 

• Future-proofing
  Upgrading your consumer unit allows you to add new circuits or appliances without overloading your system. 

• Surge protection
  Surge protection safeguards your expensive electronics from power spikes. 

• Labeling and organization
  Modern units have better labeling and organization, making it easier to manage your electrical system. 

A certified residential electrician should carry out the upgrade. The process typically involves:

• Inspecting the current consumer unit

• Isolating the power supply

• Installing the new consumer unit

• Checking the connections throughout the house

• Re-energizing the consumer unit

• Carrying out a final test

• Issuing a certificate of compliance