If the power suddenly goes out across the whole house, the first thing to check is whether it's a cut from the utility company or a fault in your own wiring. If your neighbors are also without power, it's probably an external cut. If only your home is affected, it's an internal fault that needs fixing.
At Servicio24 Electricistas we diagnose the exact cause of a total outage and restore power safely, 24 hours a day, anywhere in Barcelona.
Most common causes of a total power outage
🔘 Tripped main power switch (ICP)
The power control switch trips if contracted power capacity is exceeded, cutting all power to the home.
🗂️ Fault in the fuse box
A fault in the main fuse box can cut power to the entire installation at once.
⚡ Internal short circuit
A serious short circuit can trip all protections at once, leaving the home without power.
📟 Meter fault
A faulty or poorly connected meter can cause a total supply cut.
🔥 General overload
Too many high-consumption appliances running at once can exceed the total capacity of the installation.
🏢 Utility company outage
If the outage also affects the building or the street, it's the distributor's responsibility, not your wiring.
Lost power in the whole house? Follow these steps
Check your neighbors
If they're also without power, it's likely a utility company outage and you should let them know.
Check the fuse box
Check whether the main switch or ICP is down before trying to reset it.
Call +34 673 73 37 20
If only your home is affected, we diagnose the fault and restore power safely.
Transparent diagnosis
We explain the fault and the fix before we start.
Frequently asked questions about a total power outage
Only my home has lost power, is that normal?
It's not normal, but it's common: it usually indicates an internal fault in your wiring, such as a tripped main switch or a short circuit, and needs inspection.
How do I know if it's a utility cut or my own fault?
Check whether neighbors in the building or street are also without power. If so, it's an external cut. If only you're affected, it's an internal fault.
The main switch trips as soon as I reset it, what do I do?
That indicates an overload or an active short circuit. Don't keep resetting it: call us to diagnose the cause before forcing the installation.
How long until you arrive for a total outage?
We typically arrive within 20 minutes anywhere in Barcelona, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Can you restore power on the same visit?
In most cases, yes — we diagnose the fault and fix the problem during the same visit.
Which Barcelona neighborhood are you in? 20-min emergency coverage
Has your whole home lost power?
Call us or message us. We diagnose and restore power within 20 minutes, anywhere in Barcelona.