Why does only half of my outlet work?

Question

I just moved into a new place. I plugged my vacuum into an electrical outlet, my vacuum won't turn on. So I tried the other side, my vacuum turns on. I then plug in a lamp to the side that won't work for my vacuum, lamp turns on.
Is the outlet defective?

Dustin simon · Answer

Definitely change it.it may not even be,or ever was originally connected to a stud. find the closest stud to that mess,cut that mess out then patch the sheetrock after you change the outlet and insert it into the proper box that's nailed to a stud. Around here you could have it repaired for around $100. Done yourself about $15 to $20.

Answered by Dustin simon on July 17, 2021

blacksmith37 · Answer

Maybe it is wired that way on purpose. Two receptacles in our bedroom are wired like that. One side is normal,always on. The other side is operated by a wall switch so you can turn on a plugged-in lamp with the wall switch and have a radio always powered by the other side.

Answered by blacksmith37 on July 17, 2021

Why does only half of my outlet work?

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