Why would half an outlet stop working?
Usually, an outlet won’t work properly because there is a wiring issue but there are other common reasons for only half of an electrical outlet working. An outlet that was set up with backstabbed wiring and has burned loose. A wire nut that wasn’t used properly installed. The outlet itself has been damaged and broken. A utility line some where from your main panel buss bar or all the way to your local feeding transformer has a week or broken connection. JMC Electric recommends if you have lost what seems to be “half your power” call your local utility company and have them check your service feeder to the home. If the utility company dose not find an issue on their end, contact JMC Electric to schedule a further testing of your equipment and inside branch circuit wiring for faults.
