WHY ARE MY ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NOT WORKING?

Are the electrical outlets on your residential or commercial property not working? We help you identify common electrical outlet issues and know when to seek the help of a professional electrician.

Your Checklist to Identify Electrical Outlet Issues

Here are some easy steps that you can do by yourself to identify common residential and commercial electrical outlet issues:

Step 1: Verify Your Electrical Outlets

If you notice a faulty electrical outlet, your first step should be to check if this issue is also affecting the other outlets on your property. To check whether the outlets are live, you can try turning on the lights or switching on nearby appliances.

Step 2: Look for Tripped Breakers 

Check your building’s main circuit panel to identify tripped circuits or breakers. You can easily tell if a breaker has tripped by checking its toggle. If the breaker has tripped, the toggle will be flipped over to the other side. Likewise, the toggles of all live breakers should be aligned on the same side. Nudging the toggles back into place will normally fix the issue. However, if this doesn't work, it may mean that you have a blown line. In this case, it would be best to hire a professional electrician.

Step 3: Verify the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) and / or Arc Fault Interrupters

Since GFCI and/ or Arc Fault outlets are normally located in areas with a high potential for electrical shocks, they can occasionally get overloaded, causing them to automatically shut down. If resetting the faulty outlet does not fix the issue or you notice burn marks around it, we suggest hiring an electrician promptly.

When Should You Contact a Professional Electrician?

While you can easily resolve some common electrical issues by yourself, there are certain cases where it may be best to seek the help of a professional. Without the proper tools or training, you might make matters worse or even hurt yourself when attempting to fix certain electrical problems. Therefore, if you are unsure on how to proceed, always seek the help of a professional. 

Likewise, if you notice charred marks in the vicinity of a GFIC outlet or shifting a tripped breaker back into place does not fix your electrical problems, it may be best to hire a professional electrician. 

Common Electrical Outlet Issues 

• Faulty, loose, old, or burnout electrical outlets

• Tripped GFCI and/or Arc Fault outlets

• Loose or faulty wiring

• Broken or tripped breakers

• Outdated electrical panels
  

Hire a Professional Electrician in Mississauga

Are you looking for a professional electrician to help resolve electrical issues around your home or commercial property? Look no further than Crown Electric Ltd! We provide a wide range of electrical solutions and are licensed to operate everywhere in Mississauga, Burlington, Etobicoke, and Oakville. Whether you need help to install new electric switches, set up a transformer, or fix issues affecting your main circuit panel or electrical outlets, we are here to provide efficient and reliable help. 

Contact us today to learn more about our electrical services.