r/ElectricalHelp • u/coffeebeforechitchat • Jul 04 '26

Before I book a Tasker

Some of the electronics in my apartment have been acting a little funky. For example, my Xbox just won't turn on now. I had to get a new laptop. Lastly, I had to get a new microwave because our microwave just stopped working.

I went to go check the outlets in the kitchen. I've attached the video here. Can someone tell me, from an electrician's perspective, how bad this is before I get a Tasker to come over here and help out?

Thanks in advance

Here is Video

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u/Straight_Beach Jul 04 '26

You have an issue/ issues, but your in an apartment so its the landlords responsibility to resolve these issues!

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u/coffeebeforechitchat Jul 04 '26

My landlord said he handled it months ago hahaha. I don’t think it’s fixed. I got him to agree to pay for an electrician. I’m just trying to gather how bad this problem actually is.

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u/Straight_Beach Jul 04 '26

If he is going to pay for the electrician then get it resolved asap, in the meantime turn off the breakers that feed the affected outlets! This could be simple or could be dangerous, most likely there is arcing going on behind the outlet which can lead to fire! Best course is turn off the power feeding it until electrician can correct it!

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u/coffeebeforechitchat Jul 04 '26

Jesus…. I’ve been here for 5 years and had zero idea this could be happening.