Outlets Not Working in Lehighton, PA: New Bedroom Circuits and a 50 Amp Range Outlet

A Lehighton homeowner contacted Thomas Edison Electric about outlets that had stopped working. The client also needed the kitchen stove outlet changed from a dryer configuration to work with their new range.

The client noticed that several outlets in the home were no longer functioning, and the existing kitchen outlet was incompatible with their new electric range.

The service expert discovered rust and corrosion inside the electrical equipment, along with grounding that did not meet current code requirements. These conditions posed safety concerns and needed to be addressed to ensure the new range circuit and other wiring would operate safely.

The service expert presented several options to address the electrical issues throughout the home, including various wiring configurations, circuit upgrades, and lighting improvements.

• 4 prong range receptacle

• Wiring for backroom (the client chose this one)

• New circuits for electric range with whole house surge protector (the client chose this one)

• Wiring for range

• New circuits for electric range

• Lightning in dining room and hall (the client chose this one)

The client chose to move forward with backroom wiring, new circuits for the electric range with a whole house surge protector, and lighting in the dining room and hall. The team ran new 6 AWG wire up to 75 feet and installed a new 4 prong range receptacle with cord. They cleaned up the corroded connections in the Siemens panel and installed a whole house surge protective device. For the backroom, they installed up to 40 feet of wiremold with three outlets and ran a new 15 amp circuit. In the dining room and hallway, they installed two client supplied light fixtures above the dining room table, added a light from the living room into the hallway, and installed two 6 inch LED recessed wafer lights with new wiring, switch boxes, and a Lutron Caseta smart switch.

• Installed new 50 amp circuit with 6 AWG wire for electric range

• Installed 4 prong surface mount range receptacle and cord

• Cleaned corroded connections in electrical panel

• Installed whole house surge protective device

• Ran new 15 amp circuit and installed wiremold with three outlets in backroom

• Installed two client provided dining room light fixtures with new wiring and switch box

• Installed hallway light and two 6 inch LED recessed wafer lights

• Installed Lutron Caseta smart switch for lighting control

Homes in Carbon County often have older wiring that may have developed corrosion or grounding issues over time. Addressing these problems before installing high draw appliances like electric ranges helps prevent overheating and potential hazards. Adding whole house surge protection is especially valuable in areas where power fluctuations from storms can damage sensitive electronics and appliances.