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    May 16, 2012, 08:48 AM
    Why does only one of my electrical outlets work
    My house is 5 years old I have a problem the top of one of my electrical outlets don't work the bottom one does it eas the one the garbage desposal was plugged into if I have to replace the whole outlet is it possible to do it myself or have a professional do it.
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    May 16, 2012, 09:21 AM
    Block,
    Is it possible that the disposal was plugged into this and operated by
    A switch located nearby? Does the part of the receptacle that is not working
    Turn on with this nearby switch?
    If not, how does the disposal operate?
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