How to Replace an Electrical Plug With a Broken Ground Pin How to Repair a Broken Electrical Plug

This video walks through the process of installing a replacement 3 prong plug. I also try to emphasize the importance of ensuring that a grounding pin is intact in and functioning properly on a standard 15 amp 3 prong plug. This video tutorial on repairing a broken electrical plug covers the following. How to repair an electrical plug when the ground pin breaks off. This video describes why a 3-prong plug is important and why a device should not be used if the ground pin is broken. An extension cord, appliance, or power tool with a broken plug should not be used until it has been repaired. How to fix a broken plug on an extension cord is also covered in this video. How to repair a broken extension cord. How to connect wires to a new plug when the ground pin pulls off and is left in the duplex electrical outlet.

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Due to factors beyond the control of Mark Jenkins, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Mark Jenkins assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Mark Jenkins recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Mark Jenkins, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mark Jenkins.

[jongolsteyn]

I accidently stepped on my plug for my vacuum cleaner and bent the grounding pin. When I tried to bend it back, it broke off. The first thing I thought was can I glue it back on. I went online to find a solution and then came across your video. After watching your video I know what I had to do. I ordered the Leviton grounding plug on Amazon. I just got it today and I installed it in ten minutes. Everything works great, and I learned something I never did before. Thanks for the great video.

[coop]

I unplugged my fan on a hot day and the grounding pin was stuck in the outlet. This video saved me $200+ on a new cool air evaporator fan. Thank you so much.

[johninama]

I know this is an old video now, but I just fixed the plug on my freezer thanks to your instructions (I used the same plug, too) and it worked great! Thanks so much for this. :)

[mmarceldev]

Thank you so much for making this video. It has literally saved me over $150 in shipping costs ($75 to and $75 from the manufacturer) for the commercial vacuum that I have. It's lasted me 20 years, and I hope to get another 20 from it.

[ScottXiong]

My wife's ground plug fell out of her several years old laptop power cable, and I was considering ordering a new, hard to find, proprietary, expensive, power cable+adapter unit.
Saw your video, and after a few dollars for a replacement plug, we're back in business.
Many thanks!

[miyannaable]

This was not elementary for me. I found an audio power conditioner for ten bucks, and was suspicious of the missing pin. I learned an immense amount of info here. Thanks !! I just replaced the plug, paying attention to everything you did. The only other thing I ever did was to replace the bridge pickup in one of my guitars, so this was a tremendous help to me. Subscribed.

[janetkeith]

Thanks so much Mark! I am a widow and am determined to handle these little projects myself. I have always been a bit leery of dealing with electrical - just because I don't really understand how it works; but you did a wonderful job of explaining how it all fits and why you need to take certain precautions. I really appreciate this. I had asked my brother in law about the grounding if it was necessary. He told me definitely it was, so now I am happy to see your video of how to replace it myself!!! Much gratitude!!!

[deemacloud]

Thank you for not forgetting the novice! Loved the Beverly Hillbilly reminder. You showed the best plug replacement to select and your demonstration was easy to follow and not too wordy. Heading to Home Depot today! Thank you!

[PatrickToma]

Thanks Mark for making this video! The grounding pin came out of the plug for our pellet smoker, I ordered the part and followed your instructions in the video and was able to fix it.

[AvidbivA]

Thank you, you saved me a couple hundred dollars on a new washing machine.

[RexVonTerror]

Thank you so much, I subbed. I was gifted a fridge from one of my customers when I had mentioned I moved to a new place and I noticed the ground part of the plug was taken off (I guess to make it fit on a two outlet) and was worried about using the fridge, but THIS, this is EXACTLY what I needed, and I'm going to Home Depot in a bit to get one. This vid explained it very well, thanks!

[LP-hsyz]

Thank you. Exactly what I need. I was dreading buying a $50 replacement cord.

[itsmarieg]

Thank you for posting! My daughter broke the ground plug off our washer machine and I was worried it would cost a lot of money … your video saved me hundreds of dollars 😃

[dalecampbell]

Thanks. Now I don't have to throw away a good fan. Glad you provided the "elementary" lesson. Everyone uses electric devices. So, the general public should find this useful.

[michealcooper]

Thanks for the info! I just fixed my treadmill after my grandson pulled the plug from the wall, leaving the ground pin sticking out of the outlet. He freaked out, but now thinks his Papa Mike is a genius! :-)

[Mewsandhisses]

This video was super helpful. I used an extension cord to wire an outdoor dusk to dawn sensor flood light and as soon as I was testing it, the ground got stuck in the outlet. We powered down the house, removed the ground, and we’re going to use another extension cord when the thought came to replace the plug. Your video saved the day! Very informative and helpful.

[larrystewart]

Thanks for the video and the clear instructions.Be careful when working with electricity

[kateswahn]

Newbie here who greatly appreciated this video. Thanks !

[dywildatheart]

Mark, thanks my extension cord lost the pin and my brother said you don’t need it. Thanks for the instructions and I replaced it like you did. I subscribed

[mikeleo]

Embarrassed to I say I was going to buy a new power cord today for a freezer because the pin broke off!! You saved me $75 bucks!!! Subscriber her now!