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Sample № 02 — dead outlet

A dead bathroom outlet, checked safely.

A worked example. Copy the prompt, paste it into the AI tool you use, and follow what it asks back.

The homeowner problem

“I have a dead outlet in the bathroom.”

Guide · Diagnose & Triage

What the AI will produce

  • Safety-first checks — look for moisture, scorch marks, smoke, heat, burn smell.
  • GFCI reset procedure — find the GFCI outlet (often near the sink or on the same circuit) and press RESET.
  • Breaker check — open the panel and look for tripped breakers; reset by switching fully off, then on.
  • What NOT to do — never open a live electrical box, never touch wet outlets.
  • Call script for a licensed electrician if safe checks fail.

Example interaction

Turn 1 — Safety scan

Before any checking: look for moisture around the outlet, scorch marks, brown discoloration, smoke smell. Touch the outlet plate briefly — warm is a red flag. None of those? Continue.

Turn 2 — GFCI reset

Most bathroom outlets are GFCI-protected. Find the GFCI receptacle (might be a different outlet in the bathroom, kitchen, garage, or outside). Press RESET firmly. Test the dead outlet again.

Turn 3 — Breaker

If the GFCI didn’t do it, head to the panel. Look for a breaker that’s in the middle position (tripped). Switch it fully OFF, then fully ON. Test the outlet.

Turn 4 — Stop and escalate

If neither restored power — that’s the end of the safe DIY scope. The AI builds the call script: brand of fixture, age of home, what you tested, any recent work, urgency.