sparks, crackling sounds, discoloration, and sometimes a visible glow.
That heat can damage insulation and surrounding materials and, in severe cases, contribute to an electrical fire.
This is why an unusual glowing outlet shouldn’t be treated as a harmless curiosity.
The Discoloration Around the Outlet Is Another Clue
Look closely at the photo.
The orange color appears around the lower and side portions of the receptacle and wall plate.
If an outlet itself is becoming discolored, brown, black, melted, or unusually warm, that’s an additional reason to stop using it
