How to Know if an Outlet is Not Grounded & Why it Matters

A close-up of a hand holding a black two-prong electrical plug in front of a blurred white wall outlet.

If you’ve noticed an outlet in your house with only two vertical slots and no third hole, that outlet is most likely not grounded. It might still power a lamp or phone charger just fine, but an ungrounded outlet is a real safety concern that most homeowners in Hampton Roads should take seriously. Grounding is […]