Comments on: Why Won’t My Electric Work?

By: Dubidioc

Dubidioc — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:52:50 +0000

If there is a GFCI “up stream” from that area in the circuit,it could be tripped and need resetting.

By: Max Schnell

Max Schnell — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:34:35 +0000

Sounds like a loose connection somewhere up line. The “stab” style connections are notorious for getting loose over time.

By: Jim W

Jim W — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:47:42 +0000

Try the GFCI outlets. One of them may be tripped. I suspect that because some outlets are also dead. It could be in the kitchen or outside or in the bathroom or garage, Test them all once a month. Push the test button and then the reset button.

By: sack-o-t

sack-o-t — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:33:20 +0000

check the bulbs anyway just in case. but it could be a short or if squirrels can get to the wires between the walls then they could chew through them. and check for a loose connection at the breaker. even if it isnt tripped, if a wire came off the breaker itself then you get no power even if the breaker is switched on.

By: Boston Fan

Boston Fan — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:17:00 +0000

First, don’t just look at the breakers. Turn each one off and then back on again.
If that doesn’t work, try to figure out if the power in the same room works at one plug but not the next. Take the last one working out and the first one not working out. Check for any loose wires.
Be careful, there will be a load on the wires and you don’t want to get between that.
If you are not comfortable, call an electrician.