How do you fix an outlet that wont work?

If an outlet isn’t working, check your circuit breaker panel. The breaker that is tripped will appear to be between the ‘on’ and ‘off’ position. Flip the switch to off, then back to on. This will reset the circuit and potentially fix your broken outlet.

Why are some of my electrical plugs not working?

Some circuits are protected by a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) and you may have noticed this outlet in the kitchen, bathroom, outdoors, or even in the garage. These have a test and reset button on them. Other devices or outlets that are tied in with these (GFCI’s) look similar to the other plugs in your home.

What to do if your electrical outlet does not work?

Before we get started, let’s verify the outlet does not have power. To check the outlet, plug another device or lamp into the outlets to confirm the outlet does not have power. If you still don’t have power, let’s continue below. Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection has been growing in homes built since 2000.

What should I do if my Charger doesn’t work?

Plug your charger into other outlets in the room to see if they’re working. If other outlets are dead, the problem could be at the breaker panel, which we’ll inspect next. Check your home’s breaker panel to see if any breakers have flipped.

What happens if you unplug an outlet after you flip a breaker?

Unplug something to keep from overloading the electrical circuit. If the power was restored to the outlet after you flipped the breaker, you might have overloaded the circuit.

Why are the electrical outlets in my RV not working?

My RV Electrical Outlets don’t Work! Have you ever plugged something in to an electrical outlet in your RV and it didn’t work. Nine out of ten times the reason is the Ground Fault Interrupter Circuit (GFCI) tripped and needs to be re-set.