The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...

Plug tester into the receptacle, just as you would plug in an appliance. Two lights (of three) on the tester should go on, indicating the receptacle is correctly wired.

Switch off the circuit breaker to the problem outlet, and test the outlet with a circuit-tester to make sure the power is really off.

Breaker Panel Inspection Look over your main electrical panel and the area surrounding it. You should have three feet of clear space around the panel, and an easy-to-find, battery-operated light ...

The proper testing tools can make any electrical project a lot easier. Your tool kit should include: Basic volt-ohm meter (aka a multi meter). Serves as an all-in-one tester for checking ...

There could be a tragedy waiting to happen if you haven’t tested your home’s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters recently. Commonly referred to as GFCIs, these are the electrical outlets … ...

Do a few of your power outlets around the house have a Reset button you don't understand? It's actually an important safety measure that may save your life.

Welcome to Ask A Trainer from F. H. Furr, who answers questions from local homeowners about home comfort services and maintenance. Recently, a question came in about testing your GFCI outlet to be ...

INDIANAPOLIS – This Home Zone is about putting electrical outlets on a deck outside. The first thing we did was call in a professional. Adam Allen with Fisher’s Fixer Upper helped us ou… ...

Tips for renters to avoid electrical problems: Check outlets, test light switches, research the property, know your rights John Diedrich Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ...