A common maintenance item to find on a home inspection are loose outlets. For anyone who has children, you know why this happens. Kids (and even some adults) pull on power cords to get the plug out of the wall. Sometimes it is not anyone's fault though Sometimes the outlets are just old and get loose.
Whatever the case may be, it is a minor job to have the outlets fixed. What is not minor is the damage it could cause. Loose outlets can arch, and even cause electrical fires. So be sure to take care of this important maintenance item.
Whatever the case may be, it is a minor job to have the outlets fixed. What is not minor is the damage it could cause. Loose outlets can arch, and even cause electrical fires. So be sure to take care of this important maintenance item.