Mobile Home Outlets that Work On and Off
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Outlet Circuit Repair for a Mobile Home: The most typical cause for part or all of an outlet circuit to stop working, or to work intermittently is due to either a deteriorating connection where the electrical wires attach to the outlet. © By: Dave Rongey |
Outlet Circuit Repair for a Mobile Home
[ad#block] Electrical Question: I live in a 1983 mobile home and a few of my outlets are dead.
- This doesn’t scare me, but in one room the outlets work on and off. When they are not working, there is still juice getting to them, just not enough.
- I was told by my ex that it isn’t a problem, but I am scared of a fire happening.
- I just wondered if this sounds like something that is dangerous or just inconvenient.
- I am on a limited income and really can’t afford a huge electrician bill.
This electrical wiring question came from: Jeanette, a Homeowner from Mount Vernon, WA
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Jeanette.
Outlet Circuit Repair for a Mobile Home
- The most typical cause for part or all of an outlet circuit to stop working, or to work intermittently is due to either a deteriorating connection where the electrical wires attach to the outlet, or an electrical splice that has gone bad.
- This condition could become hazardous and should be repaired as soon as possible.
- The circuit should be turned off and each outlet inspected until the fault is found and corrected by replacing the outlet and repairing the wiring or splice.
- Some mobile homes may have aluminum wiring which requires special repairs by a qualified electrician who will re-splice the wiring with copper wires and use approved anti-corrosion connectors.
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Hi Steve,
To my knowledge receptacle outlets are not typically installed under a mobile home, however they are usually found near the front entrance and the rear entrance where the outlets are installed into the lower portion of the outside wall of the mobile home. The exterior outlets of the mobile home will have GFCI circuit protection. Additional outlets under the mobile home are typically used for preventing freezing pipes where heat tape controlled by a built in thermostat is wrapped around plumbing pipes. Heat tapes such as Easy-Heat and other brands work great for preventing freezing pipes in cold climates.
Dave
Are there outlets under a mobile home. If so, where are they usually located?