I live in an apartment and recently, while moving some furniture, I discovered that one of the wall outlets was really hot to the touch. I unplugged everything right away and waited a couple of hours, but it's still warm and there's a faint smell like burning plastic. I've already put in a maintenance request hoping to have someone come take a look soon. However, I had to turn off the power to the whole apartment since my breaker only has a master switch and no options for individual circuits. Now I'm worried about my groceries going bad. Is it safe to turn the power back on for a short period, or should I keep it off until a professional arrives?
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If the outlet is still hot after shutting off the breaker, you should definitely call the fire department immediately. They don’t mind coming out for these kinds of issues, and it could help prevent a larger problem. If the outlet isn’t hot anymore, I would advise against turning the power back on. Wait for a professional to check it out since it could pose a fire risk. You should also contact your landlord's emergency line to expedite getting someone over there.
Good advice! It's definitely better to be safe and have professionals look at it. Hope they respond quickly!