With so many devices needing electrical power, a malfunctioning socket is an inconvenience. Whether you overloaded a power strip or an outlet stopped working for no apparent reason, the electricians at Master Technicians & Mechanicals in Crossett, AR, have tips to fix the outage or determine whether you need an electrical contractor for repairs.

To protect your home and prevent injuries, follow these steps when you have a dysfunctional electrical outlet:

• Inspect Circuit Breakers: Usually, a faulty outlet is caused by a tripped circuit breaker. This device detects an overloaded outlet and automatically cuts off power to avoid an electrical fire or other property damage. If you flip the circuit breaker to restore power and it trips again, call an electrician for help.

• Reset Your GFCI: Ground fault circuit interrupters were installed in homes to provide another layer of protection against electrocution and fires. Whenever they sense an electrical short or overheated outlet, they shut off electricity. If your GFCI is activated repeatedly, have an electrical contractor investigate the cause.

• Replace Your Outlet: If electrical flow to an outlet isn’t restored by resetting the circuit breaker or GFCI, you have a bigger problem that requires the services of a home improvement expert. Master Technicians & Mechanicals can dispatch an electrician to inspect the outlet and replace it, if necessary.

The most important thing to do when an outlet stops working is to refrain from plugging anything into it until the problem is solved. To schedule an inspection by an electrician from Master Technicians & Mechanicals, call (870) 364-3388. Visit them online to learn more about their services and discover why they’ve been a trusted home improvement contractor for two decades. Like them on Facebook to stay up to date with the company.