Electrician Troubleshoot Bathroom & Bedroom Outlets Not Working

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • This Client had outlets in the Bedroom & Bathroom that were not working. We go over a few methods of electrical troubleshooting to find the issue.

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  • @crowmac004
    @crowmac004 2 роки тому +43

    I Stumbled across this video and want to let you know I enjoyed it very much. Thank You for posting, being thorough, and showing everyone how difficult it can be troubleshooting something that you know is going to be a simple fix once you find the problem. The difficult part is the hunt and tracing the route of the wire…you always start with what you think is the simplest solution first and then go from there. I’ve been an electrician for over 20 years and always try to avoid the attic or crawl spaces…unfortunately sometimes it can’t be avoided. But as your video showed once you identified the wire path you knew exactly where to go and as soon as you came down the ladder and seen the switch you knew…and I know exactly how you felt in that moment. So again kudos to you for showing how time consuming it can be. I’ll definitely subscribe and check out some of your other videos. Take care and Thanks Again!

  • @mattb541
    @mattb541 10 місяців тому +21

    Thanks for not editing out anything you're having issues with. Very helpful

  • @mikejohnson7528
    @mikejohnson7528 Рік тому +20

    Please keep making trouble shooting videos. You are a master at your craft. And many of us need to learn from your experience. Thank you.

  • @jake5993
    @jake5993 2 роки тому +32

    Looks like a homeowner special! They say they didn’t touch it but it’s always the case. GFIs are wired backwards hooks backwards the whole 9 yards. Thank you for the video I love troubleshooting it really stretches your mind

    • @unitedtradesmanacademy1894
      @unitedtradesmanacademy1894  2 роки тому +5

      @ Jake thank you for the comment. Troubleshooting is a whole different animal.

    • @k.hendrickson8735
      @k.hendrickson8735 4 місяці тому

      NO, a flipper’s special!!
      Us homeowners really do want well-constructed homes. Really we do.
      Real Estate flippers, however….🙄

  • @sparkys406coins3
    @sparkys406coins3 8 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for sharing the real day to day struggles of a good service electrician! I was giggling throughout the video because... been there done that!! The old cliche...it's always the last place you look. Thinking to yourself.....Nah.... one outlet in the bedroom and half the bathroom isn't wired off a switch leg, nobody would do that. It's wired like a normal person would wire it! Gotta love homeowner specials! Be thankful that attic wasn't here in Montana... you would have 3 feet of blown in insulation to blind you from seeing those wires! Great job sticking with it and finding the issue.

  • @SuperSolo0621
    @SuperSolo0621 2 роки тому +18

    Man these people need to clean their damn house lol

  • @plain-train2512
    @plain-train2512 2 роки тому +42

    This is why I pigtail outlets. Isolate the defective plug if an issue arises.

    • @oddjobz9858
      @oddjobz9858 Рік тому +11

      I only pig tail don’t give a flip how long it takes only doing quality work. No stab garage or hack work quick stuff. Time value quality triangle only two sides one can pick as a consumer

    • @everythinghomerepair1747
      @everythinghomerepair1747 Рік тому +5

      There’s nothing that says your wire nut won’t fail and cause the exact same problem as if the outlet was wired feed through. I’ve seen it happen, they did it “right” by using pigtails and screw terminals but the system failed and they all had to be redone because of sloppy workmanship. It was redone without the pigtails and tight connections to the screws that will never fail. That’s all that really matters in the end the workmanship. Even backstabs will last 30-40 plus years if done correctly.

    • @JillofAllTrades2
      @JillofAllTrades2 9 місяців тому

      @@everythinghomerepair1747CANNOT STAND wire nuts. Wago lever nuts ONLY for me.

    • @MrCbell57
      @MrCbell57 7 місяців тому

      @@JillofAllTrades2every Buildimg in the world uses wire nuts. For over 100 years and going strong. 312,887,655,000!!!!

    • @anthonyesposito7
      @anthonyesposito7 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@everythinghomerepair1747 pigtailing will always be superior. But as you stated you have to know how to make proper connections before you even put a wire nut on which is really just there to cover the connection and that's it, a soild connection will not come apart or burn up. But also pigtailing is better mostly because you don't want every device in the circuit to be carrying load even when it's not being used.

  • @carlomiranda3799
    @carlomiranda3799 2 роки тому +11

    Wow! That was a handyman install lol, tapped the switch leg.

  • @paulwicks254
    @paulwicks254 9 місяців тому +4

    Gotta agree with alot of comments here. That's y I seperate outlets from lights for power n each rm on its own breaker it may be easier n quicker to pull power from closest source but in long run becomes a headache like this btw aluminum wiring is so dangerous n the bathroom vanity is supposed to have gfi. Not sure where u r but where I am that's not allowed be safe

    • @k.hendrickson8735
      @k.hendrickson8735 4 місяці тому

      @paulwicks254
      So in a nutshell, that wiring is FUBAR and was done entirely wrong in the first place?

  • @MichaelSmith-fi8ni
    @MichaelSmith-fi8ni Рік тому +11

    I used to work as a cable technician (contractor for Comcast) and you took me back to the service call days 😂 , tracing live and dead TV and phone cables and fishing new ones through the walls... good job!

  • @lechzekjacobs2752
    @lechzekjacobs2752 2 роки тому +7

    So...were the plugs fed from the switched line of the lights? Wonder how long they've had it wired like that and/ or why they've only noticed now...

  • @rodgerrabbit2955
    @rodgerrabbit2955 Рік тому +7

    Shit broke. Lol...... when he came down the ladder, priceless.....

  • @ltwadley7619
    @ltwadley7619 2 роки тому +9

    Great video. I loved the POV perspective. It felt like I was working alongside with you and you were my JW teaching me. You just earned yourself a new subscriber. I look forward to more of your videos.

  • @arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103

    You need to get the Klein 450 tracer I just got it and you would find trace this down apt faster with out going into the attic and removing all the switches you get better idea of what’s all connected with or without power good investment

  • @dubled2765
    @dubled2765 11 місяців тому +7

    Wow man, you are a hard working dude! I really relate to the 'never quit' mindset you operate with. Conditions maybe could have been worse, but not by much. I hope people can find this video as it was informative, but actually really entertaining. I found myself routing for you to succeed! Please keep making videos!!

  • @bradley9212
    @bradley9212 6 місяців тому +3

    Are you going to separate the switch from the outlets so they dont have to turn the fan on just to have power to the outlets?

  • @k.hendrickson8735
    @k.hendrickson8735 4 місяці тому +1

    OK. So WHAT is the solution to fix this problem once it’s determined that FaR too many rooms were run on on one hot wire… How will he make it copacetic?
    I feel like I just saw one of those darn movies with the sudden ending and nothing was resolved.

  • @TERRI4REAL
    @TERRI4REAL Рік тому +9

    Man! I love your drive and passion for what you do

  • @RidgebackEstates
    @RidgebackEstates 15 днів тому +1

    Subscribed. Based on the camera angle and how fast he was going… Pro!

  • @raybenitez9699
    @raybenitez9699 Рік тому +4

    Wow! This whole place is should be a full gut.

  • @jayvalentin018
    @jayvalentin018 Рік тому +4

    A year late but 10:20 is literally me when I am diagnosing electrical issues on cars (I just transferred over to electrician) luckily the owner wasn’t there for you but when they were for me, They give u like that look like….. “this mf does not know what he’s doing” or the “you sure u got this look?” 😂 and u feel so pressured cause dawg….. THAT SHIT SHOULDA WORKED ! But the clients just don’t understand. (I do mobile mechanic work which is why sometimes they are there) Such a relatable moment that is probably overlooked lol and the response “okay….hmm” and u just stare at it going thru ideas in your head 😂😂 what a great video

  • @AlabanzasyAdoración7
    @AlabanzasyAdoración7 Рік тому +4

    Didn't understand at the end where the problem was. You did not show it.

    • @unitedtradesmanacademy1894
      @unitedtradesmanacademy1894  Рік тому +4

      Problem was outside electric gate motor shorted to ground

    • @KevinWta
      @KevinWta 3 місяці тому

      ​@unitedtradesmanacademy1894 I think you're talking about another job. It looks like the outlets that weren't working in the bedroom and the bathroom were wired into the switch for the fan in the bedroom.

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 9 місяців тому +1

    I see you’re using the insulated Milwaukee drivers (assuming it's the ECX tip). One of my special tools. NO ONE else is allowed to touch these babies. People can be such hacks and really f up your tools, like using my good fg kitchen knives for pry tools and either bending or snapping off the tips. WTF?!!

  • @Eddy63
    @Eddy63 2 роки тому +8

    Troubleshooting is an art and you are an artist ... Thx for letting us crawl in the attic with you ...

  • @twalker5196
    @twalker5196 5 місяців тому +1

    I’ll retire army in 3 yrs. Wanna get into a trade but I’ll say I think I’ll go commercial. This house looks disgusting. I’ll lay in the mud but not someone’s filth. Thanks for the video

  • @markie698
    @markie698 7 місяців тому +1

    they do have the toilet in the bed room so ain't no telling whats going on in that place lol

  • @taylerjohnson2340
    @taylerjohnson2340 8 місяців тому +4

    This made my day!! Such a detailed and informative video! I was able to troubleshoot the source of 3 inoperable receptacles because of this. Thank you!

  • @johnnynewburgh9745
    @johnnynewburgh9745 11 місяців тому +3

    Great video I just experienced a similiar issue a month ago. 2 recepticles not working on a branch circuit . I had known 1 of them was on the bathroom circuit with gfci because in past when gfci tripped no power to outlet. The one outlet not working only had 1 wire coming in so i knew it was end of circuit then bathroom with gfci had to be start of circuit. So from there traced power and found outside outlet on deck was on ciruit. Ended up being push in connection on that outlet corroded and loose not making connection feeding 2 outlets with no power. I used a wire tracer tracking down the lines it helped out alot and it was interesting and I learned quite a bit

  • @angelrivera2944
    @angelrivera2944 7 місяців тому +1

    It's good you found the problem,but you didn't explain how you fixed it

    • @martinbayron9274
      @martinbayron9274 5 місяців тому

      He turned on fan , see the fan start spinning, which allowed AC power to the outlets. Basically, the fan switch powered the downstream outlets. Probably installed by the previous homeowner as new owner was unaware and called him for help. That would be one expensive way to find out.

  • @ox3289
    @ox3289 7 місяців тому +1

    YOUR SUPPOSED TO TURN OFF YOUR BREAKER FIRST BEFORE TAKING OFF COVER'S

  • @CryptoiNNERG
    @CryptoiNNERG 22 дні тому +1

    What camera and mount are you using for this first person view

  • @billhandymanbill2775
    @billhandymanbill2775 Рік тому +3

    You mentioned aluminum wire was used so be very careful hooking up other wires and fixtures. 2 thumbs up for your determined hunting to find the problem. Looks like the bedroom outlet had weak holding power to keep the meter probes connected. No staples on the Romex in the attic. All in all, looks like original work was done by a weekend homeowner and not to code.

  • @TheBOOSTEDO
    @TheBOOSTEDO 10 місяців тому +1

    I swear I heard it ring at 11:42 🤔😳

  • @mikeheller1225
    @mikeheller1225 5 місяців тому +2

    I'd get rid of the multiple wires coming to the receptacle, and put in a pigtail -- that isolates the device from around-the-room continuity, and makes it easy to replace the device in the future. This is a mess.

  • @emmnlsrz115
    @emmnlsrz115 2 роки тому +7

    Why is there a toilet in a bedroom?????

    • @unitedtradesmanacademy1894
      @unitedtradesmanacademy1894  2 роки тому +3

      LOL they remodeling!!!!!!

    • @k.hendrickson8735
      @k.hendrickson8735 4 місяці тому +1

      It’s painfully clear that that is a wee little house, old also, and probably had only one tiny bath and somewhere along its lifespan, some flipper - or owner, or worse: a landlord, “improved” it by adding another “Full bath” - notice how freaking small the bedroom was?? They turned part of it into a (lol) 2nd bathroom, but just couldn’t fit the crapper anywhere else due to the double sinks.
      People trying to squeeze maximum $$$$ out of a property in either rent or resale are a POX upon home safety and ultimate value…
      They devalue buildings faster than rats.
      It’s sad. I worked in RE, and knew Flippers who didn’t have real jobs, they just bought, and flipped used homes. They knew ZIP about actual building, or quality, or health & safety codes. Nor did they care one iota.
      The sad thing is - there’s tons of homes like this - and they are never fixed right.

  • @xajabz1176
    @xajabz1176 Рік тому +4

    I love this man thank you so much every other video is just a vlog or talking hypothetically this is amazing one by one explaining your thinking process thanks again

  • @sjpropertyservices3987
    @sjpropertyservices3987 10 місяців тому +2

    Would a circuit finder like the Klein ET310 help with diagnosing what circut a receptacle or switch is on? I am not an electrician, but I have found the tool helpful in identyfying which circuit a recetacle or switch is on which can help with diagnosis.

  • @arturoangelsanchez
    @arturoangelsanchez 9 місяців тому +1

    Buy a tracer,

  • @bmcd4448
    @bmcd4448 Рік тому +1

    sit snd spin !

  • @王彬-h4f
    @王彬-h4f 11 місяців тому +1

    I wondered who wired this house before......

  • @bryanlongshore6198
    @bryanlongshore6198 8 місяців тому +1

    Yea...but most people run it in series....so you gotta deal with that...

  • @GolayaPravda
    @GolayaPravda Рік тому +2

    Great video, just wanted to know what would be a solution for this type of problem?

  • @getr
    @getr 11 місяців тому +1

    A toilet next to the bed thoooo.
    P.s. I know it's not connected

  • @louisgholston2116
    @louisgholston2116 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks this was very helpful, I think you identified my problem

  • @peterkoval
    @peterkoval 8 місяців тому +1

    nice POV. do you have that strapped to your head?

  • @WiliamBennettwildarbennett
    @WiliamBennettwildarbennett 9 місяців тому +2

    I too recently had this headache in an 1980's dbl wide mobile home took me better part of a hour to determine that a neutral wire was broken off at a receptacle. When you probed it 120 v but plugged anything in and noting and it was the common feom the breaker so it would work whenever it wanted to.😂
    Love you content

  • @6BlackWings
    @6BlackWings Рік тому +2

    Do those gloves protect you from being shocked or do you wear them just for cut protection?

  • @RaymondAndrews55
    @RaymondAndrews55 Місяць тому

    I've learned to keep a piece of thhn about 25ft long in the bag with my meter and have also bought leads that clamps screw on to (amazon) using those 2 items in situations like this make life a lot easier.

  • @jaaqess2525
    @jaaqess2525 17 днів тому

    Anyone wanna talk about that hole in the ceiling? Or the insulation not getting full coverage? How old is this house???

  • @1brownss
    @1brownss 7 місяців тому +1

    So that switch controls the bathroom area

  • @KyloRen-1985
    @KyloRen-1985 2 роки тому +2

    Please oh please buy a toner!!! And a swivel screw driver! 😆 This would have taken 5 minutes and no attic work with a simple toner

  • @ox3289
    @ox3289 7 місяців тому +1

    Obviously not a licensed electrician 😮😂

    • @Journeyman1642
      @Journeyman1642 Місяць тому

      What makes you think that?? Let the man cook

  • @damianpokoj1065
    @damianpokoj1065 6 місяців тому

    Is it me or is there a fully fictional toilet, with zero privacy right by the door in this bedroom....

  • @michellewelch6013
    @michellewelch6013 Рік тому +2

    This is real helpful but I’m too ignorant of electrical systems to follow. Any suggestions for a simple to grasp beginner electrical course or book?

    • @boeing757pilot
      @boeing757pilot 7 місяців тому

      I read a book called "Electrical Wiring, Residential." Can't remember the author. But, check the appropriate section at your local library. I've seen many electrical wiring books.

  • @TheChipmunk2008
    @TheChipmunk2008 5 місяців тому

    If there's evidence of homeowner fiddling, triple the quote

  • @elijahhavemercy2719
    @elijahhavemercy2719 5 місяців тому

    Did u tie the hot and neutral together from the same wire or the hot from the power in and the neutral from the traveler.

  • @k.hendrickson8735
    @k.hendrickson8735 4 місяці тому

    I’m saying it’s time for you to get one of those re-charging electric screwdrivers.

  • @rexconway2317
    @rexconway2317 Рік тому +2

    I just found your you tube videos, me and my wife are going crazy we have a breaker that won't reset, I've done each outlet by taking all the wires off and testing the breaker with no success, I have watched your videos over and over, you are an artist,if you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it, have a great day.

    • @unitedtradesmanacademy1894
      @unitedtradesmanacademy1894  Рік тому +1

      Have you tried a new breaker? Is it a GFCI BREAKER?

    • @rexconway2317
      @rexconway2317 Рік тому

      @@unitedtradesmanacademy1894 Thanks for replying,yes I put in a new breaker and it is doing the same thing, I was just wondering if it is sparkling in the panel box will it also spark where it is shorting out at, I wish you lived in Georgia.

  • @larrylacostjr.2075
    @larrylacostjr.2075 8 місяців тому

    Avoid going up the attic because it’s dirty? The whole place is a pigsty.

  • @vincenttullo1383
    @vincenttullo1383 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. What was the resolution? Did you bypass the wall switch?

  • @rtsa1982
    @rtsa1982 7 місяців тому +1

    So u find the issue but u not show us how u fix it I hope u show us complete Vedic next time , all in all I love ur explanation and ur films 🎥

  • @tomaridance
    @tomaridance Рік тому +12

    From an amatuer electrician, Thanks great work and instructional video, this is down and dirty electrical skill on the move, your a talent. I want MORE VIDEOS from Steven!

  • @hochhaul
    @hochhaul Рік тому +1

    That electrical panel appears to be an old Zinsco part. They're extremely dangerous and caused a lot of fires and injuries to electricians. They fail to trip when there is a short circuit. The same as old Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels with the red breaker switches. People should not be living in a house with those old fire hazards energized.

    • @SavedByFaithInJesus
      @SavedByFaithInJesus Рік тому

      Correct. These are "New" Not OEM breakers though... and are considered legit. WE still change them out. I refuse to put the "new" breakers in, I don't even tell customers the exist.

  • @brohambroham8298
    @brohambroham8298 2 місяці тому +1

    I am having to troubleshoot at the moment and this was great help. Thanks bud.

  • @nhitc6832
    @nhitc6832 Рік тому +1

    I love troubleshooting electrical work but i'm terrified of getting shocked. 😅 hence i'm not an electrician

  • @youtubeshypocrisy
    @youtubeshypocrisy 6 місяців тому +1

    So technically there is no problem if the switch is turned on.

  • @jasonlawson9561
    @jasonlawson9561 3 місяці тому

    Wait, im confused. He just had to turn on the light switch?

  • @andyman820
    @andyman820 2 місяці тому

    Why is there a toilet in the bedroom wtf is this place

  • @beverlyheinritz5294
    @beverlyheinritz5294 Рік тому +1

    Your video is real world. I have watched videos before where they wired up circuits on a board in the shop and tell you how to trace them out. You showed it down and dirty. This is how to trace out a circuit! My house is wired very strange. I have no gfi’s in the upstairs kitchen and 3 in the downstairs kitchen. I am currently trying to trace the circuit that feeds the fridge and microwave upstairs.

  • @BeardofAllTrades
    @BeardofAllTrades 6 місяців тому +1

    pause bro do they have a toilet in the bedroom??? lol

  • @TheChipmunk2008
    @TheChipmunk2008 5 місяців тому

    Avoid attics, No1 rule LOL

  • @jimellerman5686
    @jimellerman5686 2 місяці тому +1

    I fell asleep waiting for you to take the recept apart.

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 9 місяців тому +6

    I'm about to head up into the attic to do some troubleshooting, that's how I ended up watching your video. Too many hacks, I mean hands, in the mix. It's a ROYAL MESS. Thanks very much for the great work!

  • @MrCajjones
    @MrCajjones Рік тому +1

    I have a similar problem, open hot, can't find it.

  • @marvinmontoya2947
    @marvinmontoya2947 6 місяців тому

    So you do all for nothing just only at switch plug

  • @ernie7123
    @ernie7123 8 місяців тому

    So wait a minute The light switch turned on the whole room

  • @omnious42
    @omnious42 Рік тому +1

    Haha, of course its going to give you a hard time!

  • @electricianron_New_Jersey
    @electricianron_New_Jersey 2 роки тому +1

    I'm 57 seconds into the video and my guess is a failed stab-lok.

  • @reemwill8763
    @reemwill8763 5 місяців тому

    So how did u fix tge problem?

  • @Journeyman1642
    @Journeyman1642 Місяць тому

    Is that the TP XXL bag? I got the same one!

  • @alfrednavarro2391
    @alfrednavarro2391 Рік тому +1

    Remember Work to live, not live to work. Can you provide a list of tools that you use? The types of meters for tracing power for us wannabes. Thank you.

  • @vince6829
    @vince6829 2 роки тому +4

    So did the original outlet that was dead in the bedroom get “juice” once you turned on the switch? I know the bathroom outlets did.
    Love troubleshooting videos. Thanks for sharing.

  • @spencerwyche2552
    @spencerwyche2552 7 місяців тому

    It angers me to hear "electricians",call these outlets instead of receptacles.

  • @dhickman8435
    @dhickman8435 8 місяців тому

    So all that time to turn a switch on

  • @abrahamvaro5482
    @abrahamvaro5482 4 місяці тому

    Superrr ,thanks!!!!

  • @JohnDoe-qq8et
    @JohnDoe-qq8et 2 місяці тому

    Plug tester?

  • @backdraftmagnet
    @backdraftmagnet Рік тому +1

    I head the duct leaking.

  • @irenovatedmv
    @irenovatedmv Рік тому +1

    Good job, Bro! Good job! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯

  • @TheCompton1963
    @TheCompton1963 2 роки тому +2

    Great job sparky!! ⚡️💯⚡️

  • @tylerstv449
    @tylerstv449 2 місяці тому

    Invest in a toner

  • @davidsilverman9806
    @davidsilverman9806 Рік тому +1

    homeowner special

  • @mattcapp3431
    @mattcapp3431 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! I love troubleshooting!

  • @cyrysvonnachtseite4546
    @cyrysvonnachtseite4546 6 місяців тому

    This is Y U DO NOT USE AN OUTLET AS A JUNCTION ….. most are SCABLOCKED ANYWAY….and NEVER DAISY CHAIN A GFI …

  • @rachelsingleton2023
    @rachelsingleton2023 10 місяців тому +1

    What's the cable tracer tool you used that made the sound?

  • @spencerwyche2552
    @spencerwyche2552 7 місяців тому

    So,the switch leg is in the bedroom,is spliced with the feed goi g to the bathroom. Which means,when the bedroom light is cut off,the power in the bathroom will also be cut off.Solution,splice the feed going to the bathroom, with the original feed,instead of the switch leg.

  • @mikefranks4528
    @mikefranks4528 10 місяців тому

    Wait! I'm confused. So, you mean to tell me that the only way for the outlets in the bathroom to work is to turn on the ceiling fan lights? Then the video ended...

  • @scytheblade7151
    @scytheblade7151 9 місяців тому

    Soooo what was the issue? And what fixed it? Powers out in my room and part of kids room and i dont kno what or how u fixed anything. Im assuming you swapped out the light switch the black wire was feeding?

  • @miguelcarbajal5333
    @miguelcarbajal5333 Рік тому +1

    When you check for continuity do you flip the braker off?

  • @wessleyrosser3968
    @wessleyrosser3968 2 роки тому +1

    Sparky here from Wales UK , nice vids keep them coming enjoying watching them 👍

  • @davicito.99
    @davicito.99 2 роки тому +1

    Who fks in the world makes that connection? 🤬😩😤