Damaged Outlets / Receptacles

Home » Electrical » Outlets & GFCI » Damaged Outlets / Receptacles

Last Updated: May 4, 2021
Damaged outlet cracked receptacle

Outlets occasionally get damaged or crack. Once discovered, then the outlet should be replaced.

Safety – both fire and electrical shock

When an outlet is damaged there is always a concern that children playing may touch the outlet or stick something in it. Adults can likewise be injured should they touch it.

The other concern with a cracked or damaged outlet is that of fire.

Replacement is easy and inexpensive.

Who to consult? An electrician or qualified handyman.

Damaged outlets are inexpensive and easy to replace. Since it is a safety issue, it would be wise to replace broken and damaged outlets as soon as possible.

Additional Resources

  • Older homes often have un-grounded outlets, or an outlet may be miss wired. Grounding provides exterior protection from shock, but there are some easy fixes.

  • The first question to ask about an unused floor outlet, is it hot (operable) and does it have a cover? The reason for this is...

  • Where do you put GFCI outets? We know that they go in kitchens and bathrooms, but they also should be...




Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

In some of our articles we provide links to products that may be beneficial given the subject matter of the content. We receive a small commission if you choose to purchase a product or service after following one of our affiliate links but the price is the same for you.
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x