How Do You Replace An Electrical Outlet?
• Step 1 Turn off the power to the outlet at the fuse box or circuit breakers. Tag the circuit breaker box ‘Man at Work’ or something similar so no one mistakenly turns the power back on while you’re working. • Step 2 Test the outlet with a circuit tester or an electrical appliance to make sure the power is off. Place the tester’s probes inside the plug. If the tester’s light goes on, recheck the main power and retest until there’s no power in the outlet. • Step 3 Unscrew the cover plate and remove it. • Step 4 Unscrew the outlet and pull it out of the wall. It should come out a few inches. Set the screws aside. • Step 5 Using colored pens or tape, mark where each wire was attached to the outlet. The wires and screws will be different colors; note the places where they attach. • Step 6 Loosen the screws holding the wires and remove the outlet. • Step 7 Take the old outlet with you to a hardware or electrical-supply store. A salesperson can help you find the correct outlet to replace th
