Why Outlets Stop Working Properly
When you plug a cord into an outlet, you expect it to power your computer, television or other devices. Of course, like anything else in your house, an electrical outlet isn’t going to last forever. It can also be vulnerable to other issues that render it unable to work either temporarily or permanently. A Fuse or Breaker Has Blown or Tripped Perhaps the easiest explanation for why an outlet has stopped working is that a