Likely causes
- Tripped breaker or RCD covering that circuit
- Faulty outlet in the chain — outlets are wired in series, so one fault kills the rest
- Loose neutral connection at an outlet upstream
- Damaged cable in the wall or roof space
- Burnt-out outlet that has tripped its circuit silently
What to do
- Check the switchboard — is any breaker or RCD off, or sitting between on and off?
- Try resetting once — if it trips again immediately, leave it off and call
- If the breaker is on, look at every outlet in the affected room for scorching or damage
- Don’t pull outlets apart yourself — call a licensed electrician