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Possibility #1 Plugging in a high consumption appliance. Possibility #2 Loose connection. Look for glazing, or discoloration on the prongs of the device. Old receptacles can lose tension in the female spring loaded contacts. Check to see if the receptacle is Back wired through a hole in the back, or if the wires are terminated on the side screws. Back wired receptacles use the same spring-loaded contacts on the wire connection. Any loose connection can cause excessive resistance resulting in higher amperage and heat.
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