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Electrical Outlet and Hall Light Not Working?

I have one outlet in a room that is not working. My daughter used a blow dryer and it stopped working. Also now the light in the hall is out. I checked GFCIs and none were tripped, but I reset them anyways. I checked the electrical box and none of the breakers were tripped, but I know sometimes it can just look that way so I turned the one for her room and bathroom off and then back on. I did the same with the breaker marked for GFCI outlets. Everything else upstairs works, just not the one outlet and the light. Any ideas?

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January 3, 20191 found this helpful

The blow dryer might have shorted out that circuit. Unless you are comfortable with electricity, you should call a qualified electrician.

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June 23, 20200 found this helpful

Same exact problem here too. Our bathroom plug stopped working after I plugged in the blow-dryer. Lights still work but outlet had zero voltage (used a tester). It's an older house, older wiring. My husband was not comfortable replacing as he wasn't sure which circuit breaker that plug was on so we called a qualified electrician. 20 mins and $200 later, he replaced the housing unit and the outlet. Works like a charm. Electricians make slot of money and for good reason. Working with electricity as a noob sucks and

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January 14, 20191 found this helpful

What did the electrician say? Hope it was an easy fix. Safety first with electricity! Post back what you learn!

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