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Trying to figure out if I need a new frig or outlet
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:06 pm
My modem and frig are plugged into the same outlet in the garage. I've noticed the frig totally stops running, but when I press the test/reset button on the outlet, it will come back on. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks. The internet never goes out, even when the frig does, even though they are both plugged into the same outlet. Do I need to buy a new frig or call an electrician?
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Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:08 pm to CorkSoaker
Does your modem have a battery backup?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:08 pm to CorkSoaker
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So close
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:09 pm to CorkSoaker
Well, a new receptacle is certainly cheaper. It is strange that you would not lose Internet though. Do the lights on the modem stay on?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:15 pm to CorkSoaker
Know how to use a multimeter?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:21 pm to CorkSoaker
You know those little holes can fit your pecker.
Give it a whirl big guy.
Report back.
Give it a whirl big guy.
Report back.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:21 pm to LSU Fan SLU Grad
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Does your modem have a battery backup?
no clue. It's ATT Uverse
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:22 pm to BHM
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Do the lights on the modem stay on?
I think so. I never paid attention.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:22 pm to East Coast Band
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Know how to use a multimeter?
No, and I don't have a clue as to what that is.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:24 pm to CorkSoaker
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Know how to use a multimeter?
No, and I don't have a clue as to what that is.
Call a professional you’re in over your head
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:25 pm to CorkSoaker
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the test/reset button on the outlet
This is a GFCI outlet. The reason you need one is for outlets near water or outdoors. You may have something plugged in an outdoor outlet that gone bad. Unplug anything you may have in your outdoor outlets, and try again. The ATT modems can have a backup battery.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:25 pm to CorkSoaker
You thought about plugging it up to a different outlet?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:27 pm to AUCE05
No, I haven't considered moving the refrigerator into the house to try a different outlet, nor will I. I only have 1 outlet in the garage.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:28 pm to CorkSoaker
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No, and I don't have a clue as to what that is.
Eh, then I'd let your husband look into it.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:30 pm to Btrtigerfan
The only things plugged into the outdoor outlet are the AC units.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:33 pm to TigahJay
Poor thing you probably need more help then an elctrician
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:36 pm to CorkSoaker
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No, I haven't considered moving the refrigerator into the house to try a different outlet, nor will I. I only have 1 outlet in the garage.
What about running an extension cord from the house to the refrigerator in the garage to plug it in?
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:38 pm to Dorothy
I was about to suggest that, but thought is was so obivious that I was missing something.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 6:38 pm to CorkSoaker
Sounds like you need an electrician
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