![]() Most things will operate normally, but this problem should be tracked down and fixed. In a few appliances it will effect operation, and in a couple of very significant ways it can compromise safety in anything with exposed contacts (eg a lamp). For most appliances, it does not effect safety nor operation. Hot/neutral reverse is a very common and basic wiring mistake. That's not to say that there weren't a couple of grounded outlets wired between 1959 and when they decided to install a dishwasher, garbage disposal, etc. And the inspector said there was an aluminum ground. The outlets I noticed were all three prong, and there were lots of things in the house that I'd expect to need grounding (computer, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, trash compactor). I won't have access to poke around for another month. I was just hoping it was something I could fix myself. If I absolutely have to, I'll just pay an electrician to re-wire the house. Like I had said before, there's really not a contingency. Does it have three prong outlets installed on ungrounded wiring? Not good. See if you can get a clearer picture of what you are dealing with.ie ask if you have grounded wiring, The house most certainly didnt when it was built. I would get access to the house and arrange to have the inspector meet you there if indeed you are going to be responsible for getting this straightened out. We really cant proceed till we know more.Roger You paid him so get your moneys worth post back after finding these things out. I'm worried about this because, as said, he doesnt mention an open ground in his findings. ![]() ![]() Have him check an outlet by physically taking one out of the box and check to make sure a "boot-leg" ground hasnt been installed on any three prong outlets. Because if new wiring was installed by an experienced person you wouldnt have hot wires and neutral wires landed on the wrong terminal screws (hot/neutral reverse) of the outlets. Now the fact that the inspector didnt say you have an open ground suggests you have new grounded wiring and three prong (grounded) receptacles.that puzzles me some. I'm thinking that only a new main panel was installed upgrading from fuses to circuit breakers. I wouldnt go out buying any receptacles just yet. Again we are a little short on needed information. See if you can clarify with the inspector if he is talking about a group of receptacles instead. It also could mean an open neutral but would be strange for every receptacle in the house to show open neutral. If you have a hot neutral reverse this would be very odd if new grounded wiring was installed. You mentioned earlier that the wiring had been upgraded. Is your situation different? I doubt you have hot and neutral wires touching this would be tripping breakers and I dont think the owners would have put up with that. Kevin, usually the sellers have to fix what is wrong with the house.
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