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New Freezer Made the Outlet Spark: Stop and Isolate It Safely

A wall outlet that sparks when a newly installed freezer is plugged in is an electrical fire and shock warning, regardless of whether the freezer was plugged in too soon. Do not plug it in again, move the plug around, replace the receptacle, test grounding, or use an extension cord.

Freezer · Appliance Repair