"Pete C." wrote in message ...


Tony Hwang wrote:

Hi,
Hi,


Sounds fairly typical of a failing push-wire connection at a receptacle.
Best to at a minimum remove each device and change it from push-wire
connections to screw terminal connections. If the current devices are
$0.50 specials, I'd recommend buying the bulk packs of the "spec grade"
or "commercial grade" receptacles that run ~$2 and replace the devices
as well, again using the screw terminals or the screw clamp option on
some of the better devices. The push-wire connections are nothing but
trouble.


I'm uncertain of the outlet and switch grade since they were the originals
ones when I bought the house. Though I will be checking each individual
connection today.