Why No Power to Wall Sockets
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How to Get Your Wall Sockets and Outlets Working Again: The problem could be at one of the wall sockets or outlets where the wiring connects to the outlet or it could be a wiring splice in one of the outlet boxes within the outlet circuit. |
Wall Sockets and Outlets with No Power
[ad#block] Electrical Question: At first, there was no power to the outlet sockets on one side of the room. I reset the circuit breaker to that room. Now there is no electrical power to the whole room. What can I do to get my outlets working again?
This electrical wiring question came from: Myra, a Homeowner from Anaheim, California
Additional Comments: I hope this website could help me with my problem. I can’t afford an electrician.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical troubleshooting question Myra.
How to Get Your Wall Sockets and Outlets Working Again
- Myra, make sure the breaker is reset properly by turning it all the way off then back on.
- If the trouble still persists then there is a problem with the circuit and it will need to be identified and then repaired.
- The problem could be at one of the wall sockets or outlets where the wiring connects to the outlet or it could be a wiring splice in one of the outlet boxes within the outlet circuit.
For more information about Electrical Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring
- Licensed Electrician Reveals the Secrets of Successful Electrical Troubleshooting
- Methods used to solve the majority of the home electrical problems and wiring failures encountered.
The Following will assist you with your wall sockets and outlets:
- Circuit Breakers
- House Wiring Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Troubleshooting Electrical Wiring
- Types of Electrical Testers
- Using Electrical Testers
- Electrical Wiring Protection using Circuit Breakers
- A guide to home electrical circuit breakers and how they work to protect your electrical wiring. When properly installed, your home electrical wiring is protected by a circuit protection device.
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