How Do You Replace An Electrical Receptacle?
Over time, electrical receptacles wear out. You’ll know that it’s time to replace a receptacle when the weight of a cord pulls the plug free from the receptacle or when the receptacle becomes so recessed that the plug cannot maintain constant contact. Replacing receptacles requires no special skills and can be easily accomplished by most homeowners. The most important thing to remember when replacing a receptacle is to make sure that the power to the receptacle has been turned off. Turn off power to the receptacle at the circuit breaker. Use a voltage tester to make sure that there is no electrical leakage and that the circuit is dead. Insert the voltage tester into the receptacle slots. If the tester does not light up, no electricity is being received by the receptacle. Check both parts of a duplex receptacle. Unscrew the cover plate screws and pull the plate off the wall. You may need to use a screwdriver to pry the plate off the wall. When the plate has been removed, start unscrewin
