GFCI Outlet Installation and Repair
One of the great innovations in electrical safety in recent times has been the advent of the GFCI outlet. These are outlets that are designed to trip faster than other breakers or fuses, so they are ideal for wet environments within a home such as a bathroom or kitchen. If you need GFCI outlet repair, or you require outlet installation services, connect with Berico today to learn more.
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Water and Electricity Don’t Mix
The importance of GFCI outlets stems from the fact that water and electricity are a very dangerous combination. That’s not breaking news to you, of course, but it’s important to remember that some of the environments in your home are quite damp – or even wet – and GFCI protection is important to keep everyone safe.
Specifically, kitchens and bathrooms are at the top of the list of damp places in the average home. With GFCIs in these spaces, the outlet will trip quickly if it gets even a bit wet, meaning the outlet will shut down and not operate again until it is dry. The outlet getting splashed directly will obviously cause it to trip, but even particularly humid conditions – such as a bathroom after a long, hot shower – could cause it to shut down temporarily. Having functional GFCI outlets in all of the appropriate places in your home is a big safety upgrade. While new homes come with these as standard, owners of older homes would be wise to have them installed right away.
Problems Can Arise
By their very nature, GFCI outlets are easy to trip – that’s what makes them so effective at offering protection. With that said, it can happen where a GFCI will start to malfunction and will keep tripping even when no water is in sight. Many homeowners know the frustrating experience of pressing the “Reset” button on the front of the outlet, only to have it do nothing at all and just trip again.
In this case, the best course of action is typically to replace the outlet with a new one. GFCI outlets are not particularly expensive, and just starting over will make sure you get reliable performance out of the outlet and don’t run into any safety concerns. Of course, when you bring in the Berico team, a professional electrician will be able to evaluate the state of your GFCI outlets and explain the best course of action to move forward.
Make Your Home Safer Today
Properly grounded outlets are not an optional feature in your home – they are necessary to keep everyone safe from the tremendous power of electricity. Whether you are hoping to add new GFCI outlets to areas of your home, or you have one that keeps tripping and needs to be replaced, Berico is the easy call.
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