Power Outages in Finglas Today

What Caused my Power Outage?

Power outages are where the power supply is either partially or completely cut off from our homes and businesses.

Generally speaking, there are two types that will occur: planned and unplanned.

These have different causes, and you should be aware of both so you’re aware of how long it might take to get your power back:

1. Planned
   A planned power outage is usually a routine cut-off of the power supply by ESB networks so that they can carry out important maintenance on the grid. You will be informed ahead of time so you can make arrangements while the power is off.
2. Unplanned
   Unplanned power outages are usually sudden and unexpected due to the line being damaged. These can go on for much longer than planned power cuts and are often caused by weather conditions such as heavy snowfall, flooding, or storms.

If there is no obvious reason for your power outage, such as due to storms, extreme weather scenarios, follow these steps to try to find out what happened:

1. Ask Your Neighbours
   Though the power in your house might be out, you can always text or knock on your neighbour’s doors to find out what’s going on.
2. Check Your Fuse Box
   If you can't contact your neighbours, and it seems other homes in the area still have power, check your fuse box to see if your trip switch is in the 'on' position. Or if an appliance has blown a fuse.

If you have done these checks and there is still obvious reason for your power outage, you should contact ESB Networks to further investigate the issue.

Contact Information In Case of a Power Outage in Finglas

If you are experiencing a power outage in Finglas, and you have confirmed that the issue is not coming from your home, you should contact ESB Networks.

The phone numbers for ESB Networks is: 1800 372 999 or +353 21 238 2410.

When contacting ESB Networks, make sure to have either your MPRN and the name or phone number associated with your account along with your Eircode nearby.

Be Careful of an ESB Networks Call-Out Fee! You may be liable for a callout fee of up to €136 if the issue ends up being your appliances or your fuse box, and not an ESB-related issue. Make absolutely sure that all your appliances are working perfectly before reporting an issue to ESB networks.

How Can I Find Out More About Planned Outages In Finglas?

At times, ESB Networks need to work on the electricity network and for safety, will decide to interrupt the electricity supply to your home.

You can visit the ESB Networks website for more information regarding the planned outages. In case you have more questions, you can con tact their customer service at: 1800 372 757 or 021 2386 555.

Report a Power Outage in Finglas

You can report a power outage in Finglas using the tool below.

Not living in Finglas? Visit one of our other city pages for more information about power outages in Co. Dublin and to report a power outage for that city.

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.