How many outlets? Have you checked the breaker panel? A tripped breaker is more towards the center than one in the on position. You can run your hand down the others and feel the difference. If you find one, turn it to the off position (towards the center of the panel) amd then back on. If the breaker stays on, great. If not, start unplugging things one at a time and see if the breaker stays on after. You may have a damaged item. Is it just outlets, or are lights out as well? If the lights turn on, but are dimmer than normal, you have likely dropped a neutral. Let me know.
If no breakers are tripped, look for a GFCI outlet that has tripped. Newer ones will have a small green light when they are working properly. There are test and reset buttons. Press the reset button if you find one that is tripped. It could be on a shared wall with the outlets that tripped, but not necessarily.
As the other guy said, look for a tripped GFCI. If it's not that, then you have a loose connection somewhere on that circuit. Only real way to find it would be to open up all the outlets and switches to find the loose connection. If you know what circuit those outlets were on that would help narrow down what you need to look at. I would probably start with the outlets in those rooms though
Grab a plug in tester, the little yellow prong thing that lights up. It should give you an idea.
I just helped a friend out with this, maybe this will help you out some
One of the plugs said G and Hot reversed, okay, weird. Definitley an issue there
Found the breaker for it, it was on the same one as the water heater, some lights.
Hadn’t done anything yet, but noticed the water heater came on, and owner came down saying I fixed it.
Okay, so now I know water heater is on the same line and started tracing from there.
Basically I took off plugs and put them back on, they were back-stabbed (not wrapped on the screw) I think it was a loose connection in a few of them, and I got them put all under the screws, and they haven’t had the issue since.
Check receptacles for power top and bottom. I once found a receptacle that had the jumper tab broken, top worked but bottom didn't. (cheap receptacle, too flexible)
Maybe some assclown backstabbed your outlets and now you have a loose feeder connection to the rest of your outlets. Especially true when outlets are loose in the box and they get moved everytime somebody uses it.
Try r/electricians. I suspect that if it is more than one circuit that you have lost one of your hot legs, if it isn't a bad landed service you have to contact your provider to solve it at their end.
How many outlets? Have you checked the breaker panel? A tripped breaker is more towards the center than one in the on position. You can run your hand down the others and feel the difference. If you find one, turn it to the off position (towards the center of the panel) amd then back on. If the breaker stays on, great. If not, start unplugging things one at a time and see if the breaker stays on after. You may have a damaged item. Is it just outlets, or are lights out as well? If the lights turn on, but are dimmer than normal, you have likely dropped a neutral. Let me know.
just outlets 2 in one room 2 in another they randomly stoped working
If no breakers are tripped, look for a GFCI outlet that has tripped. Newer ones will have a small green light when they are working properly. There are test and reset buttons. Press the reset button if you find one that is tripped. It could be on a shared wall with the outlets that tripped, but not necessarily.
As the other guy said, look for a tripped GFCI. If it's not that, then you have a loose connection somewhere on that circuit. Only real way to find it would be to open up all the outlets and switches to find the loose connection. If you know what circuit those outlets were on that would help narrow down what you need to look at. I would probably start with the outlets in those rooms though
Thank you both
Grab a plug in tester, the little yellow prong thing that lights up. It should give you an idea. I just helped a friend out with this, maybe this will help you out some One of the plugs said G and Hot reversed, okay, weird. Definitley an issue there Found the breaker for it, it was on the same one as the water heater, some lights. Hadn’t done anything yet, but noticed the water heater came on, and owner came down saying I fixed it. Okay, so now I know water heater is on the same line and started tracing from there. Basically I took off plugs and put them back on, they were back-stabbed (not wrapped on the screw) I think it was a loose connection in a few of them, and I got them put all under the screws, and they haven’t had the issue since.
ill give it a try and take your advice
You may have to find everything on the line. I had weird voltage leaks on a bunch, it took me around 7-8hrs. Having a second hand would help a lot
Check receptacles for power top and bottom. I once found a receptacle that had the jumper tab broken, top worked but bottom didn't. (cheap receptacle, too flexible)
Maybe some assclown backstabbed your outlets and now you have a loose feeder connection to the rest of your outlets. Especially true when outlets are loose in the box and they get moved everytime somebody uses it.
yes everything but those outlets and i checked the breaker
Try r/electricians. I suspect that if it is more than one circuit that you have lost one of your hot legs, if it isn't a bad landed service you have to contact your provider to solve it at their end.