All of the wall plugs in my are upside down. Why?
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Hi Linda, Here's a link that may help: https://www.thespruce.com/why-outlets-are-upside-down-1821535
Good luck!
they were probably done by an uninformed diy'ing person. it's not all that hard to change outlets.
Whomever built the house, was a complete moron. I have the same problem in my bathrooms, drives me nuts when I have to use them, and their not even straight. The covers aren't straight too.
Ah, an electrician having a bit of fun? If you have a little DIY electrical skill, it's easy to "right" them yourself. If not either learn to live with them or call and electrician.
Sounds like a diy install
The electrician was dyslexic
They really look off don't they? Great site from Suzette.