From time to time electrical outlets fail or we need to change an outlet for a different type. Changing an electrical outlet is an easy homeowner DIY task that can be performed by most homeowners. Electrical outlets vary in quality and cost. Electrical contractors usually use the cheapest outlets on the market in order to increase their profit margin.

Inexpensive outlets cost approximately $1.50 whereby better quality outlets cost from $2.25 to $4.00. The inexpensive outlets do not last long. They often fail within a couple of years.

Replacing an electrical outlet is straight forward. It only involves removing the cover and removing old outlet from the electrical box by disconnecting the wires and installing a new one by installing the wires exactly how they were in the old ones.

View the “how to change an electrical outlet” video below and see just how easy the task is.

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