plug socket has stopped working

[Purbs]

Hello all,

A plug socket behind the washing machine in my house has stopped working. I've taken the cover off and checked that no wires are loose, but otherwise I am inexperienced with household electrics and don't know what to do next - short of paying an electrician $$$ to fix the problem in 2 minutes!

The washing machine works fine in other sockets, but this one has just died.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes,

Rob.

 

[Adam_151]

How many red eires were there in the socket?

 

[Purbs]

I can't remember off the top of my head, but I'll check when the power in that part of the house is no longer required.

Why do you ask?

 

[Adam_151]

If its got two its most likely a ring, and the socket plate is probably to blame, if its got only one it could be a spur and there might be a fcu before it

 

[plugwash]

id replace the socket first

if it still doesn't work then investigate further

 

[Purbs]

Thanks for your replies. Is replacing the soscket a tricky job? What do I have to do?

 

[breezer]

i am sorry to say but if you are asking how then i think it may be safer that you dont.

 

[Purbs]

I see your point. If I get someone to replace the socket, how much do you think they should/will charge?

 

[breezer]

depends wher you are in the country, as with all things get several quotes

 

[Purbs]

Liverpool

 

[breezer]

you missed my point, i wasntasking where you live, i said it depends where you live.

but being up there is cheaper than down here

 

[securespark]

Where's "down here", Breezer?

 

[breezer]

up the road from the city.

sunny beds to be more precise

 

[pipme]

Anywhere near the old Cincinnati Engineering works at Biggleswade?

P

 

[breezer]

if 20 miles is near then yes