electricity

Appliance Won’t Work

Check for:

•Overloaded circuit
•Damaged plug
•Damaged cord
•Loose wiring
•Defect in appliance or lamp
Remedies:

•Test for overload — shift appliance or lamp to another circuit
•Replace plug
•Replace cord
•Tighten connections at switch or receptacle
•Test in another circuit — repair if faulty

electricity

Light Fixture Won’t Work

Check for:

•Burnt out bulb or fluorescent tube
•Defective fluorescent starter
•Faulty switch
•Loose wiring
•Faulty socket
Remedies:

•Replace bulb or tube
•Replace fluorescent starter
•Replace switch
•Tighten connections at switch or fixture
•WHAT ABOUT SOCKET?

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Why are Half of my Lights out and Large Appliances not Working?

Check for tripped breakers and reset your main breaker. If the main breaker is warm to the touch , call a qualified, licensed electrician immediately. If resetting the breaker does not fix the problem, it is possible you have lost one phase (leg) of your main power supply. Contact your utility company and have them inspect their service line for programs.

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