2006-09-14 05:23:55 · 12 answers · asked by ladynamedjane 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
New recepts may be needed, but before you go to all the trouble of doing that, try checking the cord plugs that are falling out of the outlets. Most cord plugs have two flat prongs that are actually one piece of brass that is folded over to make a double thickness. They usually come new, slightly spread apart so they make good contact in the recept. If yours are squashed together tightly, try using a knife blade or a small screwdriver to slip in between the two halves and spread them apart a little bit. Then try the cord in the recept. Odds are it will stay and not slip out. IF that doesn't work then you might want to consider the replacement thing.
2006-09-14 15:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you "handy" with a screwdriver ? If so then---- Turn off the main power in the circuit breaker box or just turn off all the breakers. This kills power to everything. Do this in the daytime so you will have some light to see by. If you have "fuses" then unscrew them or pull the breaker arm down to turn off power. Go to the wall plug(s) you want to change--before doing anything--plug in something you know to be working to double-check the power is off. Then with your screwdriver take the cover plate and plug out and replace with a new one--do each bad one this way. Good Luck.
2006-09-14 23:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would replace the wall plugs with new ones. That should be a very simple task for someone with electrical skills. Loose plugs can cause fire.
2006-09-14 16:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First find out which breaker is powering that outlet, then shut the power off. Then u un-screw the whole thing and take it apart (disconnecting the wires). After this you can install the new one,. But u have to make sure it has all the same functions as the old one..... please take the old one to the hardware store with u, their are many, many different kind but may look similar. Make sure to follow the instruction on the packet, and remember the black wire is usually power, white is neutral, and the bare one is ground. (the power wire my vary from black to red). DO NOT PUT THE POWER BACK UNTILL YOUR SURE EVERY CONNECTION IS WHERE IT NEED TO BE.
2006-09-14 12:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by ROVER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the receps. that do this replaced, it is a safety and fire issue. It is a simple job if you have basic electricl skills but I reccomend hiring an electrician to do it and check your whole house while there, I have done this numerous times in 33 years , average charge was $100 or less, including materials.
2006-09-15 12:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by Ed W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plugins on what?
outlets in the house?
only way to get that to stop is to replace the outlets which you can do if you know the basics of wiring an outlet and have the power turned off.
2006-09-14 15:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by D S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace them this is a common problem in older homes or an outlet that get a lot of use. But don't do it yourself unless you know how to do it properly!!!!
2006-09-14 12:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by norsmen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Replace. Hardware store item.
2006-09-14 20:35:19 · answer #8 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like electrical sockets? I don't think there is a fix for that. I think you just have to replace them.
But it is really easy. I used to help my dad when I was like 8. You can do it!
2006-09-14 12:32:15 · answer #9 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a new outlet or you can try to spread out the prongs till you eventually replace the outlet
2006-09-14 12:26:11 · answer #10 · answered by daanzig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋