Receptacle/Outlet Not Working? Our Dangerous Issue and a Few Easy Fixes

Electrical Outlets (Receptacles) Not Working? Our Dangerous Issue Plus a Few Easy Fixes
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Some common reasons why electrical outlets (receptacles) can stop working and how to identify the problem. I also cover more of an advanced issue when there is a loose wire nut that caused an arc and created a bad connection. This could have caused an electrical fire in the box but fortunately, it just melted the wires.

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Non-Contact Voltage Tester: https://geni.us/BqrxE

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Wire Cutters: https://geni.us/NYasAR
Ratcheting Screwdriver: https://geni.us/Q5T4Lo8

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15A Receptacle: https://geni.us/UDcH6pq

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0:00 Quick Fixes
0:05 Troubleshooting
3:28 Big Problem

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