On Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:23:28 -0700 (PDT), flips333
wrote:

So I just moved into this new place and I have a problematic outlet.
I have pluged three fans into it and all three are busted. The first
2 I immediately heard a clicking noise and then the fan wouldn't work
at all anymore. Then My fiance called the fix it guy next door and he
came over and they plugged a third fan in. It worked... Then after
the guy left (of course) the same clicking noise happened and the fan
started smoking. Any Idea on what sort of problem with the outlet
could cause this?

PS aparently the people who lived here before me wouldn't plug
anything in there cause it would blow out the lamp.

thanks to anyone who can give me an Idea as to what to look for when I
bring someone in to fix it... or is it something I can do myself.


Is this circuit on a GFCI? If so it could be bad. Replace the outlet
if it is charred. Check the voltage, ground. Make sure the hot
(black wire) is the shorter slot. Make sure the wire nuts are tight.