How To Fix Crooked Outlets And Switches! 5 TIPS DIY!

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  • @tipsclubs01
    @tipsclubs01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Video, seen your Videos before. Very easy to follow your instructions and explanations how to do it. Accolades for you Expertise in these situations. Thank You. Keep up the good work.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

  • @bruh7835
    @bruh7835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much Master🙏🙏🙏I have been studying electricity for 3 months!!!! But let me tell you something!!!You are a good instructor 🙏🙏God bless you

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😭

  • @davidle896
    @davidle896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Straight forward. Many tips in a short video. I learn many things here today. Thanks so much.

  • @choirmaster78
    @choirmaster78 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the solution. Best video on how to do it.

  • @photographybya7602
    @photographybya7602 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learned so much from this video. Very comprehensive.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

  • @kdcraft89
    @kdcraft89 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! I had that box with the screws that was crooked. Brilliant fix. I will try it. Subbed.

  • @xknowonex
    @xknowonex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting the fixes. I like the metal plate but it is for single gang only. Is there a dual gang version?

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! You can use two singles for a double gang just put them side by side and will even work for a triple gang 👍🏽😊

  • @dougb8207
    @dougb8207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's a great video. I've been fixing electrical installations for years, and have never seen some of the equipment you used. Pushing wires around and twisting wire nuts, I have caused some damage to my thumbs, wish I had known about the Voltclaw sooner. I've never heard of a Level Plate before either, but I have been using caterpillars ... they work well.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Yes the VOLTCLAW is a very helpful gadget. 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

  • @Forged_Garage
    @Forged_Garage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice!!! The one on my dining room is crooked! This will help me.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sweet! Yeah bro, make sure you turn off power from your breaker! 👍🏽

  • @losxlakers
    @losxlakers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the details!

  • @divalea
    @divalea ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for this video! Now I know how to fix with a sloppy contractor did.

  • @kdub6593
    @kdub6593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Moving the wires around did the trick. Easier than I thought it would be. TU

  • @dwfinds3030
    @dwfinds3030 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you its been driving me crazy why they were slightly turning

  • @mariannebaxter6190
    @mariannebaxter6190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Love your videos. I have a situation not covered here. I have 2 light switches in a box and they are not horizontally aligned, so when I put the switch cover on (with 2 switch openings) I can only install the screws on one of the sides. I haven't seen anywhere a discussion of how to adjust the vertical direction of boxes so that two side by side boxes line up and you can use a double switch plate cover. Can you help? Thanks!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Thank you for reaching out! If you can send me a picture to my email please so I can take a closer look: fixthishouse1@yahoo.com thank you 🙏🏽

    • @mariannebaxter6190
      @mariannebaxter6190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I pulled things apart and managed to align the boxes. Thanks for your videos!

  • @mosqutio88
    @mosqutio88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you use an impact driver or drill? Thanks!

  • @michaeltechreviews5390
    @michaeltechreviews5390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all the tips!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are very welcome! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

  • @eugenelove874
    @eugenelove874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent 😊😊😊 Video! Thanks Sir !

  • @FdViv
    @FdViv ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful your videos dude 👍🏻

  • @gojolumo
    @gojolumo ปีที่แล้ว

    Do crooked cfgi pose any danger? Its in a bedroom that i switched out a two prung outlet and it fits tight but theres room. You can easily see the crookedness

  • @apackwestbound5946
    @apackwestbound5946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content, thank you!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

  • @robs9557
    @robs9557 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @ssh348
    @ssh348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    shouldn't we be clipping the top and bottom metal endings with round "ears" leaving only central attach points, when it goes into a box? those are the ones that stick out.

    • @surferdude642
      @surferdude642 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not necessary unless you're using an old work box or mounting to a 4x4 metal box cover.

  • @entropy11
    @entropy11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The builder of my house used 10 gauge wire for all the outlets and I am literally dying.

    • @carolinekinikini5448
      @carolinekinikini5448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      10 gauge? Omg how does that even work

    • @entropy11
      @entropy11 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@carolinekinikini5448 by pissing me all the way off. it's so stiff and of course won't fit into the quick connects

    • @carolinekinikini5448
      @carolinekinikini5448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@entropy11 😂😂😂 that’s so crazy, I seen 12 gauge before but never 10 lol

  • @kwisclubta7175
    @kwisclubta7175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you literally strip every screw?

  • @eightfivesouljah85
    @eightfivesouljah85 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if the J-box is against a masonry wall?

  • @johngandy5225
    @johngandy5225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips! Thanks!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

  • @sayyedzuber7689
    @sayyedzuber7689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW

  • @cynthiaall
    @cynthiaall 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have an outlet box that is so crooked that I cannot fit a cover plate over it. What do I do?

    • @georgebush6002
      @georgebush6002 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Remove the existing box and install an old work box?

  • @MuahMan
    @MuahMan ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn it hate this. Just changed some switches and it's happening to me.

  • @jesusbaez4427
    @jesusbaez4427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video thank you so much. ( Subscribe )

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙏🏽 so much!

  • @RaccoonRose
    @RaccoonRose ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly what I needed. I just bought a new home that was built by idiot clowns and everything electrical so far is backwards or wrong or not working. Gotta love it. 🙄

  • @HiddenAgendas
    @HiddenAgendas ปีที่แล้ว

    ok, but how do you fix it when the junction box is installed crooked? My switch cover it tilting a few degrees. Looks ghetto as fuck. Not only do every single light switch cover is off, even the damn AC vent is crooked. American ingenuity at best!

    • @georgebush6002
      @georgebush6002 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Have you checked to make sure the floor is level? Is one of your legs shorter? Have you consider prying out the existing box and installing an old work box?

    • @HiddenAgendas
      @HiddenAgendas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@georgebush6002 ? You mean why not use a level to see if the switch cover is level? Idiot.