When kitchen outlets stop working, it's often half the counter — not the whole room. A tripped GFCI protecting multiple countertop receptacles is the most common cause.
We trace kitchen circuits, check GFCI protection, and find whether the issue is a device, connection, or overload.
Symptoms
- Countertop outlets have no power
- Half the kitchen counter is dead
- Kitchen outlets stopped working suddenly
- Outlets dead after using microwave or toaster
- One side of the kitchen has power, the other doesn't
Common causes
Several different issues can create similar symptoms. These are the most common causes we see in Leesburg homes:
- Tripped kitchen GFCI on another wall
- Tripped breaker on a small-appliance circuit
- Failed outlet interrupting the counter circuit chain
- Overloaded circuit from too many appliances
- Loose connection at a countertop receptacle
What you can safely check
These simple checks may help, but do not open panels, remove devices, or touch wiring. If you notice heat, sparking, or a burning smell, stop and call us.
- Find and reset all kitchen GFCIs
- Check the breaker panel
- Unplug countertop appliances and reset GFCIs
- Note which sections of the counter are affected
When to call Virginia Wired
- Kitchen outlets stay dead after resetting GFCIs and breakers
- Half the counter has been without power for more than a day
- Outlets trip when you use normal appliances
- You smell burning from a kitchen outlet
- You're not sure which GFCI protects the counter
What we fix
We don't guess. We fix the problem. On every service call we check:
- Which GFCI or breaker protects the dead outlets
- How countertop outlets are wired on the circuit
- Whether a failed device or connection is interrupting power
- The safest way to restore kitchen outlets
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Book a Repair VisitFrequently asked questions
Why are half my kitchen outlets not working?
Most often a tripped GFCI protects those outlets — sometimes on a different wall or even in another room.
Can a microwave trip kitchen outlets?
Heavy loads can trip a breaker or GFCI. Repeated tripping needs diagnosis — not just resetting.
Do all kitchen counter outlets need GFCI protection?
Modern code requires GFCI protection on countertop receptacles. We can verify your kitchen meets current safety standards.
Related services
Related problems
- Kitchen GFCI Won't Reset
- GFCI Outlet Has No Power
- Outlet Not Working
- Breaker Trips When Using Appliance
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