What should I do if my outlet is warm?
The outlets in your home typically work and are used with no issues however if you ever feel an outlet and it is warm to the touch then you need to know what to do about it because this is not normal. For your own safety read on to find out what to do if you have an outlet that feels warm.
Turn off the breaker
If you find an outlet in your home that is hot the first thing you need to do is head to the breaker box. Locate the circuit that controls that particular outlet and turn it off. This will safely cut the power to that outlet.
Unplug your electrical device
Next, you need to unplug everything that is going into the outlet. You could have too many things plugged into it causing an overload.
Check your devices
You could have an appliance, electronic, or charger that is not working properly and plugged into your outlet. You should unplug and turn off the device or appliance, wait an hour and attempt to plug it back in once it is cooled off.
Check the Age of the outlet
It is possible that your outlet is outdated and old. There could be a loose wire or other issues inside the outlet. For your own safety, you should call a professional electrician to have all of your outlets that could be old checked and repaired or replaced to avoid electrical shock or worse yet fire.
Be safe
For your own safety, you should never attempt to mess with any outlets that have become warm to the touch. First, turn off the breaker and unplug your devices. Then you should call a professional electrician. Call the experts at Phoenix Electric today for all of your electrical safety needs.
