Safety comes first for a reason, which is why Eveready Service Experts performs professional GFCI outlet installation and service in homes and businesses in Richmond. Our skilled electricians install kitchen GFCI outlets, bathroom GFCI outlets and also perform GFCI outlet upgrades in other moisture-prone areas of your property—all to help decrease the risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
With quality GFCI outlet services from Eveready Service Experts, you can rest easy knowing your loved ones and residence are protected. Phone 804-548-4480 today to schedule GFCI installation or service in Richmond.
GFCI safety outlets—GFCI is short for ground-fault circuit interrupter—safeguard you, your family and guests from electric shock by quickly shutting off power when they detect an imbalance in electrical current. They continually monitor the flow of electricity and react in milliseconds to prevent electrocution. GFCI outlets are often installed in areas of the home where water is present, like kitchens and bathrooms. They are a vital tool for ensuring home safety.
A GFCI outlet acts as a fast-acting circuit breaker developed to shut down electric power in the event of a ground fault. GFCI outlets prevent electrocution by swiftly cutting electricity when they detect electricity flowing along an unintended path.
To find out if your home has GFCI outlets, search for outlets with “Test” and “Reset” buttons between the two receptacles. These outlets are typically found in areas prone to moisture, including kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces.
GFCI outlets should be installed in rooms of your home where water and electricity are both present. This includes kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, crawl spaces and any rooms with sinks. The best way to determine where to install a GFCI outlet in your home is to request advice from one of the certified electricians at Eveready Service Experts. We know Richmond-area electrical codes backward and forward, and can explain where a GFCI outlet is required in your home or where installing one would add to your safety.
Weather-resistant GFCI outlets have additional protections that enable them to safely operate outside. If you are installing a GFCI outlet outdoors, it should be a weather-resistant outlet. The outlets also need be shielded from the elements for additional safety.
properly operating GFCI outlet usually lasts 15 to 25 years. However, to ensure safety it’s recommended to test your GFCI outlets every 30 days and replace them right away if they fail to trip or reset.
To reset a GFCI outlet, first unplug everything from the outlet. After that, press the reset button—which is usually located between the two outlets. If pushing the reset button doesn’t work, you may need GFCI outlet replacement.
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