If you believe there is an emergency or require immediate medical attention, call 000 now. If you rely on a life support machine, refer to your action plan (read up on our Life Support Program to get started on your plan).
Most local power outages are resolved quickly, but if you suddenly find yourself in the dark and it's safe to do so, check if other households in your street still have power. If they do, you may be the only one experiencing a power outage. Check if your mains switch in your fuse box is off. Turning it back on may fix the problem.
If you believe you have any electrical faults or problems with an appliance, contact a licensed electrician. Never try to fix an electrical fault yourself.
Different companies distribute power to various locations across Australia. They are your first contact for reporting a power outage in your area.
Find your distributor's number on your AGL energy bill under 'Faults and Emergencies'. If you already know the name of your distributor, you can find their contact details below or if you are unsure what distributor services your area, you can find this information on the Australian Energy Regulator website.
| Distributor | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jemena Electricity | 131 626 www.jemena.com.au |
| United Energy | 132 099 www.ue.com.au |
| Citipower | 131 280 www.citipower.com.au |
| Powercor | 132 412 www.powercor.com.au |
| Ausnet Services | 131 799 www.ausnetservices.com.au |
| Distributor | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Australian Gas Networks | 1300 001 001 www.australiangasnetworks.com.au |
| Ausnet Services | 136 707 www.ausnetservices.com.au |
| Multinet | 132 691 www.multinetgas.com.au |
If you experience a power outage, your electric hot water system may be affected. If this is the case, call your distributor using the above information.
If you have power to the house but your hot water system is not working, you may need to contact a licensed plumber to address any issues, such as worn parts, leakages or a broken thermostat. For information on diagnosing and fixing faults in your hot water system, read up on Hot water problems.
