How Do You Troubleshoot Home Electrical Problems?
Households use electrical energy to operate appliances such as hot water heaters, stoves, washing machines, furnaces, air conditioning units and various types of lighting fixtures. When one or more of these home accessories suddenly stops working, there are specific electrical troubleshooting techniques that can be implemented to investigate and determine the cause of the particular problem. The do-it-yourself homeowner with a basic knowledge of household electricity can perform the necessary tasks in varying amounts of time with the appropriate tools. Check cord plugs and light bulbs when a lamp won’t light up. Placing the bulb in another lamp known to operate demonstrates immediately the condition of the bulb. Inspect the lamp plug-in cord to ensure it is secure in the electrical outlet. Check voltage at electrical outlets that provide power for lamps and other devices with a 120/240 volt tester. Insert each of the tester prongs into the slots of the electrical outlet. Check the fuse
