# EICR identified consumer unit needs replacing **URL:** \ **Category:** Landlord Discussion\ **Created:** [7 September 2020 14:51 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-identified-consumer-unit-needs-replacing/15542 "2020-09-07T14:51:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michael63](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/michael63/32/515_2.png) [@Michael63](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Michael63)\ **Post date:** [7 September 2020 14:51 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-identified-consumer-unit-needs-replacing/15542/1 "2020-09-07T14:51:26Z")
So I just had my EICR by the electricians and they have identified that the consumer unit needs replacing as it only has 1 RCD. I have no clue when it comes to electrics - has anyone on the forum had a similar verdict on their report? This is going to cost me £500 to rectify which is pretty gutting! ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [7 September 2020 14:54 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-identified-consumer-unit-needs-replacing/15542/2 "2020-09-07T14:54:58Z")
600 is a rip off A 6 way split consumer unit Metal clad can be had for £60 to £70. I have just fitted 3 and each one took me half a day each ---
**Author:** ![Michael63](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/michael63/32/515_2.png) [@Michael63](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Michael63)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2020 10:35 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-identified-consumer-unit-needs-replacing/15542/3 "2020-09-11T10:35:22Z")
> [@Colin3](#): > > 6 way split consumer unit Metal clad Thanks for the info, I got it for 430 in the end and given my lack of electrical experience I don’t mind paying. ---
**Author:** ![Richard49](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/richard49/32/5110_2.png) [@Richard49](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Richard49)\ **Post date:** [1 October 2020 15:21 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-identified-consumer-unit-needs-replacing/15542/4 "2020-10-01T15:21:14Z")
Hi, I had a similar issue with a firm via Openrent who failed the EICR and wanted £1800 to pass and fix a few bulbs another electrician did everything including another EICR for £240. Beware there are a lot of scammers going around milking the EICR process. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [9 August 2022 12:51 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/eicr-identified-consumer-unit-needs-replacing/15542/5 "2022-08-09T12:51:58Z")