Why Are My Power Outlets Not Working. A short circuit is dangerous and can lead to a fire. Take a look at the wires and search for fraying.

However the problem can also arise due to a loose wire in an electrical box. Check for a switch to the outlet. If one of the outlets is a GFCI try resetting it to see if it revives power to the rest.
Heres what I know from troubleshooting my RV.
Loose connecting wires can cause an outlet to lose power. Tripped AFCI breaker If your home has been built or remodeled since 2000 you may have a tripped AFCI circuit breaker. Your outlet may be subject to a bad connection which couldve caused it to stop working. If you notice that wires are frayed there may be a need to check the rest of the wiring in your home.
