ask the electrician
Electrician Training Electrical Certification wiring recessed light fixtures Electrical Wiring Electrical Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs wire outdoor light fixture Home Electrical Wiring Diagrams
wiring home generator and transfer switch wiring a 220 volt range cord outlet Wiring for GFCI Outlets Wiring Outlets and a Switched Outlet Wiring and Installing Ceiling Fans and Remote Controls wire dimmer switch wiring diagrams for switches wiring a dryer cord and 220 outlet circuit breaker panel
Electrical Wire and Cable


Why Home Outlets May Stop Working


How to Repair Home Electrical Outlets – The Secrets of Successful Electrical Troubleshooting for Electrical Outlets

© By:


Electrical Wiring Video



Home Electrical Wiring Videos about this Topic and More

Check out my YouTube Channel, and Subscribe!



Learn more with my Home Electrical Video Course:

Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example

Troubleshooting Home Electrical Outlet Circuits

[ad#block]Electrical Question: I have several outlets that have stopped working, since moving into my home 5 years ago.

Background: Susan, a Homeowner from Houston, Texas

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Susan.

How to Repair Home Electrical Outlets

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with hand tools and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Precaution: Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and then Tag it with a Note before performing any wiring or inspections. Electrical troubleshooting is best performed by a qualified electrical contractor.

Troubleshooting Home Electrical Outlet Circuits that Have Stopped Working

Electrical troubleshooting and repairs
electrical-troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Problems
Licensed Electrician Reveals the Secrets of Successful Electrical Troubleshooting for electrical outlets. Methods used to solve the majority of the home electrical problems and wiring failures encountered.

I have provided the following resources that lead to fully detailed information on this website that will assist you with your electrical question:

Electrical Outlets

Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring Types of Electrical Testers
Using Electrical Testers

Electrical outlet wiring
outlet-wiring
Wiring Electrical Outlet for the Home
Home electrical wiring includes 110 volt outlets and 220 volt outlets and receptacles which are common place in every home. See how wiring electrical outlets for the home are done.

Home Wiring
Home Wiring

Home Electrical Wiring

Basic Home Wiring Diagrams with Pictures


The following may also be helpful for you:


electrical wiring book

A Complete Guide to Home Electrical Wiring

Be sure to get your copy of my BIG Book:
Perfect for Homeowners, Students and Electricians
Includes:
Home Electrical Wiring - Room by Room
120 Volt Circuits
240 Volt Circuits
Multi-Wired Circuits
Wiring Methods for Installing Home Electrical Circuit Wiring
Electrical Codes for Home Electrical Wiring
....and much more.




Be Careful and Be Safe - Never Work on Energized Circuits!
Consult your Local Building Department about Permits and Inspections for all Electric Wiring Projects.

More articles about Electrical Repair, Electrical Wiring, Outlets, Troubleshooting and Home Electrical Wiring:

« Previous Next »

Ceiling Fan Wiring for Remote Control

Adding a Dimmer Switch To a Ceiling Light



FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and Comments

2 Responses to “Why Home Outlets May Stop Working”
  1. Dave Rongey says:

    Hi James,
    Yes, it would be great to upgrade the electrical wiring for this home.
    The cost to upgrade will depend on a few things, including:
    Location – Where the home is located and the going rate for electricians.
    The size of the electrical panel, which will depend on how many circuits are needed and how many major electrical appliances, such as the range, water heater, dryer, air conditioner and furnace.
    Access – To install the new electrical wiring areas of access will need to be identified, such as attic, basement or crawl space or if interior walls will be opened. Access also refers to whether the home will be occupied or not while the work is being done.
    So James, it would be best to call a local licensed electrical contractor who can come out to the home and identify the above mentioned items and make specific recommendations which apply to codes that have been adopted in your area as well.
    Dave

  2. james brown says:

    I have an early 1950’s home and I have 6 outlets to go out at the same time in the kitchen and storage room. I noticed on some receptacles there is 2 wires and on some their is 4 wires and all plugs are 2 prong receptacles, not the three prong that have the ground so we use adapters on all other plugs. How much do you think it would cost to rewire the house up to specks. The house is 980 square feet. Thanks