Introduction
If a receptacle doesn't seem to work, first check that whatever is plugged into it isn’t the problem.
If you’re still having the problem, before buying a new receptacle, check the wiring. Usually, the wires leading to a receptacle will be white #14 and the circuit breaker or fuse will be 15 amps. In that case, install a 15-amp receptacle. Install a 20-amp receptacle only if the wires are yellow #12 and the circuit breaker or fuse is 20 amps or greater. This is to ensure you’ll be using the right equipment.
This guide shows you how to replace a broken electrical outlet. For your safety, before proceeding, make sure you are comfortable working with electrical wires and check local building codes to make sure this is a project you are allowed to complete yourself.
What you need
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Remove the wires from the outlet by unscrewing the screws just enough to slip the wires out.
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Atach the ground wire to the new electrical outlet. (to the green screw)
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It’ll either be the green wire, or a copper wire.
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Attach the wires by the following
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The black wire goes to the brass screw.
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The white wire goes to the silver screw.
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See how there are two silver screws? It doesn’t matter which one you use.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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