Electric Shocks & Tingling

Getting shocks or tingling sensations from switches, taps, or appliances.

Electric Shock From Light Switch

You feel an electric shock or jolt when you touch or operate a light switch in your home.

High Risk

Electric Shock From Tap Or Water

You receive a shock or tingling sensation when you touch a kitchen or bathroom tap, or when water is running.

Emergency

Tingling Sensation From An Appliance

You feel a tingling or buzzing sensation when you touch the metal casing of an appliance like a washing machine, tumble dryer, or fridge.

High Risk

Electric Shock When Touching A Socket

You receive a shock when you touch the faceplate of a plug socket or while plugging something in.

High Risk

Electric Shock From Radiator

You feel a shock or tingling when you touch a radiator or central heating pipe in your home.

High Risk

Constant Static Shocks In The House

You keep getting small static shocks when touching door handles, metal objects, or other people in your home.

Low Risk

Mild Electric Shock When Touching Metal

You feel a mild but definite electric shock when you touch metal surfaces like radiator pipes, appliances, or metal window frames.

Medium Risk

Related Cost Guides

Emergency Electrician Cost

An emergency electrician call-out in the UK typically costs between £100 and £350, depending on the time of day, the nature of the fault, and whether parts are needed to complete the repair.

£100–£350

EICR Cost

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) costs between £100 and £300+ in the UK depending on the size and age of your property. A 1-bed flat starts at around £100, a typical 3-bed house costs £150–£250, and larger or older properties can exceed £300. Landlords are legally required to have an EICR every 5 years — homeowners should get one every 10 years or before buying or selling.

£100–£300