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Posted on Feb 26, 2013

Circuit breaker is fine but still no power on one bedroom. PG&E said it might be a bad plug/outlet.

I plugged a vacuum cleaner on my bedroom then the power went out. PG*E came and tested the circuit breaker and everything was fine. There' power in the house except for one room. What should be the problem?

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Turn off the circuit breaker and locate the plugs that are on that circuit. There is a good chance that the problem is between the closest working and faulty outlet. Starting with what appears to be the last working outlet on the circuit, check that all the wires are secure in all the fixtures and outlets.
If that does not fix the problem, a varmint may have chewed through a wire inside the wall. If you do not have experience with home wiring, you should get an electrician.

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