are several possibilities.
Different electricians may have installed or replaced different receptacles over the years.
A previous homeowner may have replaced some outlets.
A renovation may have changed certain receptacles while leaving others untouched.
Or some outlets may have been intentionally oriented differently for specific equipment or installation preferences.
In other words, inconsistent orientation doesn’t automatically mean inconsistent wiring.
Should You Rotate Your Outlets?
If you’re looking at your outlets and thinking, “Now I want them all facing the same direction,” I’d resist the urge to start turning them around
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