I already checked the breakers!
2006-07-07 01:39:38 · 10 answers · asked by simple1 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
thanks, just from reading all of that I think I'll hire an electrician. Electricity scares me.
2006-07-07 01:55:19 · update #1
My first question would be are the outlets wired into the panel? There could be several reasons why it isn't working. Since none of the receptacles work, I would definitely check to see if they are wired in. If you see that they are wired in, then there is a break along the circuit somewhere. I am a Electrical Technician, word of advice, be careful. Before you decided to look for connections, shut down the main breaker. Then follow the wires and see where they go, if you can see the wires. If you can't see anything obvious right away, hire an electrician, for your own safety if you don't know what you are doing.
2006-07-07 01:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We receive a lot of service calls like this one. There are a few things that you should check first.
Start with your breakers. I understand that you already checked them. However, a visual inspection in usually not effective. Sometimes a breaker will trip internally and the handle will not move into the center, tripped position or off position. I recommend turning the breakers off and back on again.
Depending on what room isn't working, there could be a tripped GFCI receptacle. This is the rectangular plug with the trip and reset button. I recommend tripping this plug and then resetting it.
If it is not any of these problems, then I believe that a wire has come loose in your receptacles. To check this, turn off the power first and verify that the power is off with a volt meter. Open up your receptacles and inspect for a wire that came loose.
Electricians used to be able to "stab wire" receptacles, but these connections come loose too often so, we do not do that anymore. This is also a NEC vilation for #12 wire. Any receptacles that you find that are "stab wired" into the back, I recommend wrapping the wires around the screws. If you are uncomfortable with this step, call an electrician.
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2006-07-07 03:57:09 · answer #2 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to replace the outlets, I just had a GFI receptacle that was no longer conducting electricity. The copper that touches whatever you plug into it wears out over time. They're easy to replace and relatively cheap to buy at the hardware store. Just make sure the breaker is off at the panel until you're finished. It's basically just 3 wires thta connect to it, all you need is a couple screw drivers. Unscrew the cover plate, then the two screws that hold the outlet inside the metal box, pull it out and undo the wires, re-connect the new one the same way, you can't go wrong. Hope that helps.
2006-07-07 01:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by MARK C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not want to mess with electrical outlets. You need to contact an electrician or someone you know that works in construction. Seriously, you could end up with quite the jolt.
2006-07-07 01:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, the outlets must be old and probably need to be replaces. Did you do that?
It could be also that the main wire is cut off and burn out. But for that you need an electrician. My son is one and can help you if you send me more details, I can ask him more. But most common is that the main wire was burned. It could be also that they never finish the job. There could be many reasons.
2006-07-07 01:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by Evy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first turn the breakers off then turn them back on. If this does not help. I would recomend you get an electrician. Better to be safe and alive. One goof up could cost you your house or life.
2006-07-07 04:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no electrician..matter of fact me and electicity are like oil and water. I always find the 1-2-3 books at Home Depot very helpfull. I just go look at them for the project I am working on. plus they will be able to answer any question you might have
2006-07-07 01:44:42 · answer #7 · answered by Ty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the breaker box or fuse box, or a outlet has a wire off. call a electrician . alot of fires are faulty wiring related. also see if a outlet has its own breaker gfci and reset it
2006-07-07 01:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to find jbox that is common to all receptacles you will probably find a loose wire be careful as some of the wires in the box will be hot
also check that all wires in breaker box are tight including the white or common wires
2006-07-07 01:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by Tom A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im an electrician so i supose i cant answer. call an electrician
2006-07-09 03:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋