Hello, I was wondering if someone might be able to help me.
I (used to) have a wall outlet in my room. I plugged my phone charger in the wall and didn't realize that at the time I removed it one of the metal pieces stayed behind. (The outlet is located conveniently behind a shelf). I hadn't been home all day so that metal piece had to be in there for a good 16 hours at least. When I did get home I went straight to bed. While I was drifting off I started smelling burning plastic. I thought it might of been my heater so I unplugged it. I went back to bed only to be awakened by sizzling, cracking, and a loud pop. Then a whole lot of smoke. Also all of the electricity in my room went out.
The next day I removed the damaged outlet and promptly contacted my local hardware store (home depot) and was told to put wire nuts on the ends of the exposed wires and that I should be able to turn the electricity back on in my room. So I did just that.
Unfortunately when I went to basement to turn my electric back on... it didn't come back on. None of the outlets work at all, or the lights. I'm not sure if I should mention that the rest of the house is fine.
So as an electrical novice(meaning I have no experience whatsoever) I'm seeking advice as to what I might be able to do to get my electricity back in my room on my own. Or if I should just spend loads of money on an electrician. Thank you very much!
I (used to) have a wall outlet in my room. I plugged my phone charger in the wall and didn't realize that at the time I removed it one of the metal pieces stayed behind. (The outlet is located conveniently behind a shelf). I hadn't been home all day so that metal piece had to be in there for a good 16 hours at least. When I did get home I went straight to bed. While I was drifting off I started smelling burning plastic. I thought it might of been my heater so I unplugged it. I went back to bed only to be awakened by sizzling, cracking, and a loud pop. Then a whole lot of smoke. Also all of the electricity in my room went out.
The next day I removed the damaged outlet and promptly contacted my local hardware store (home depot) and was told to put wire nuts on the ends of the exposed wires and that I should be able to turn the electricity back on in my room. So I did just that.
Unfortunately when I went to basement to turn my electric back on... it didn't come back on. None of the outlets work at all, or the lights. I'm not sure if I should mention that the rest of the house is fine.
So as an electrical novice(meaning I have no experience whatsoever) I'm seeking advice as to what I might be able to do to get my electricity back in my room on my own. Or if I should just spend loads of money on an electrician. Thank you very much!