Call 844-335-0814 and our service desk will connect you with an independent local electrician to add or replace GFCI protection.
Where GFCI protection belongs
- Kitchen countertop outlets
- Bathrooms and laundry areas
- Garages, workshops and unfinished basements
- Outdoor outlets, patios and pool or spa areas
- Crawl spaces and areas near sinks or wet bars
If your home was built or remodeled long ago, some of these locations may have no ground fault protection at all.
GFCI outlet or GFCI breaker
Protection can be provided by a GFCI outlet at the location, which also protects outlets wired after it on the same circuit, or by a GFCI breaker in the panel that protects the whole circuit. Outlets are convenient to test and reset where you use them, while breakers suit circuits with outlets in hard to reach places.
The electrician will choose based on the circuit layout and where resetting the device will be easiest for you.
Adding GFCI protection to your home
- Call 844-335-0814 and list the rooms or outdoor areas you want protected.
- We connect you with an independent electrician who installs GFCI devices.
- The electrician identifies the circuits and the best device locations.
- GFCI outlets or breakers are installed and outlets downstream are labeled.
- Each device is tested with the test and reset buttons.
When a GFCI keeps tripping
Frequent tripping usually means the GFCI is doing its job: an appliance, cord or wiring on that circuit may be leaking current, or moisture has reached an outdoor outlet. Occasionally the device itself has worn out. An electrician can test the circuit and find the cause rather than simply replacing the outlet.
Press the test button monthly to confirm the device still trips.
Testing GFCI outlets at home
Press the test button once a month. The outlet should click and cut power; press reset to restore it. If pressing test does nothing, or the outlet will not reset, replace it.
Questions about GFCI Outlet Installation
Why did several outlets stop working at once?
A single tripped GFCI outlet can cut power to other outlets wired after it. Look for a GFCI nearby and press reset.
Can GFCI outlets be installed in a home without ground wires?
Yes. A GFCI can provide shock protection on an ungrounded circuit, and the outlet is labeled to show there is no equipment ground.