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babyclyde · Dec 26, 2011, 11:55 AM

I had too many things pluged into one outlet, then plued one more in and everything went out. Checeked the breaker and it did not shut off. Checked the fuses and they are all good. Two outlets went out when I did this. Checked power to the outlets and nothing. If I replace the outlets would that fix the issue or do I need to call in an electrican.

ma0641 · Dec 26, 2011, 12:44 PM

Make sure you flip the breaker all the way off and then all the way back on. Is this a GFCI circuit? Pull the outlets on either side of the non working ones and see if a wire is disconnected or burned, particularly if they are back stabbed.

babyclyde · Dec 26, 2011, 01:20 PM

Double checked all of the breakers, no it is not a gfci. A hallway light right next to the two outlets is also not working. Would the issue be a wire behind an outlet?

babyclyde · Dec 26, 2011, 01:22 PM

Its not a gfci. Also, a hallway light right next to the outlets is not working. If I replace the outlets could this correct the issue?

ma0641 · Dec 26, 2011, 05:32 PM

Would be extremely rare to find 2 bad outlets. More than likely you burned a wire or possibly burned a contact if the outlets are backwired. Follow my first reply, Brian ma0641.

babyclyde · Dec 27, 2011, 07:36 AM

How would I replace a Contact or fix a Backwire?

tkrussell · Dec 27, 2011, 08:07 AM

I think the best suggestion would be to hire an electrician to come in and find the fault, loose connection, and repair as necessary.

babyclyde · Dec 27, 2011, 08:16 AM

Would the connection be inside the wall or at the outlet?

tkrussell · Dec 27, 2011, 08:19 AM

Most likely at a receptacle, and not necessarily at the one that has no power. It can be anywhere in the circuit.

ma0641 · Dec 27, 2011, 10:44 AM

Your answers suggest a lack of electrical experience. Even 120VAC can kill you. Suggest you get a qualified person as TK suggested.

babyclyde · Dec 27, 2011, 11:56 AM

Thank you. But if it is just a outlet. I have replaced many of those in the past. But if it's a wire, or junction box in side the wall. Then I don't want to get involved with that much.

ma0641 · Dec 27, 2011, 01:05 PM

If you are comfortable with an outlet, look. Turn off the power at the breaker, start pulling outlets and I'll bet it's a burned or disconnected wire.