Electrical Wall Outlet Replacement

Written By: Allison Novelli

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Broken outlets are a very common problem in many households and can be fixed in a few short steps. Outlets are used by everyone in all households for common every day things such as cooking, getting ready, and cleaning. Broken outlets can create hazards in homes due to exposing electrical wires that can cause fires. (Staff, 2011)

Tools

Step 1

Turn off electrical power from the breaker by switching off the breaker that is connected to the designated area.
Check power by plugging in rechargeable device and check if charging. If not charging, power to the wall is off.

Step 2

Remove the screw from the outlet plate using a flathead screwdriver.

Step 3

Remove plate from outlet using a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 4

Remove screws from outlet that are connected to the wall using a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 5

Remove wires from outlet by gently pulling them out of the outlet and wall.

Step 6

Connect wires to new outlet being sure to connected them to their designated port. They are labeled on the back of the outlet with: neutral, ground and hot.
Insert wire into the designated port and tighten with Phillips Screwdriver.
Neutral Wire- White
Ground Wire- Copper
Hot Wire- Black