How Do You Replace An Electrical Outlet Receptacle?
Electrical receptacles are commonly referred to as plugs or plug-ins and are located in most rooms throughout a building. Newer receptacles consist of a neutral, a hot and a ground wire; older receptacles may lack the ground wire. Most household receptacles run 120 volts, while larger appliances, such as stoves or washing machines, will require a 120/240-volt plug-in. Over time, receptacles can short out and will need to be replaced. Determine what breaker controls the power to the receptacle and turn it to the “off” position. Use the receptacle’s electrical tester to be sure that the power is off. Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the screw in the center of the faceplate. Using the screwdriver, loosen the receptacle mounting screws, which are located at the top and bottom of the receptacle. Remove the neutral (white), hot (black) and grounding (green) wires from the old receptacle by loosening the slotted screws with a screwdriver. The three wires are located at the side of the rece
