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GFCI Outlet Installation Service in Canton, GA

Keep Safe From Electrocution With GFCI Outlets

Any room susceptible to moisture needs ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) outlets. Before GFCI outlet requirements, hundreds of people died each year from household electrocutions. GFCI outlets help protect you and your home from electrocution. Mr. Electric of Canton offers GFCI outlet installation services for residents in Canton, GA. Our service professionals can quickly and efficiently install new GFCI outlets in the necessary areas of your home. We’re devoted to keeping your home safe with our comprehensive electrical services. Contact us today to learn more about our GFCI outlet installation services.

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What Is a GFCI Outlet?

Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets are different from your circuit breakers and standard outlets because they protect your home’s electrical system. They must be installed in areas with moisture, including kitchens, bathrooms, and garages. You can identify them by the “test” and “reset” buttons. GFCI outlets monitor electrical currents and cut the power when they detect an excess or imbalance in the flow of electricity. They respond before the electrical current can affect your heartbeat. GFCIs are designed to work in as little as one-thirtieth of a second to protect you from electrocution.

How to Test Your GFCI Outlets

It’s important that everyone in your home understands the way GFCI outlets operate and test them. If your GFCI outlet cuts off your power to the outlet, press “reset” to engage the electricity again. We recommend monthly testing of your GFCI outlets. The best way to test your GFCI outlets include the following:

  1. Push the "test" button to cut off your outlet’s electrical flow.
  2. Plug in a small device and check that the power is cut off.
  3. Press the “reset” button to resume electrical flow.

GFCI Outlets Required by Law

GFCI outlets were first required in homes in 1971 in swimming pool areas. Today, GFCI outlets are required anywhere in or around your home where there is an elevated risk of electrical shock due to water. Today’s GFCI outlet requirements include the following:

  • Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Areas (1971) 
  • Home Exteriors (1973) 
  • Bathrooms (1975) 
  • Garages (1987)
  • Kitchens (1987) 
  • Unfinished Basements (1990)
  • Crawlspaces (1990)
  • Wet Bars (1993)
  • Laundry & Utility Sinks (2005) 

What if My GFCI Outlet Isn’t Working?

If your GFCI outlet doesn’t trip when tested, it could have a problem. This means the GFCI outlet will not adequately protect you from electric shock. GFCI outlets typically only last about ten years, so it’s essential to test them and get them replaced when they no longer work. We understand the essential need for proper-working GFCI outlets, so we will work quickly to replace any that no longer work.

Limitations of GFCI Outlets

GFCI outlets are not the perfect outlet for every space in your home. You should avoid installing GFCI outlets when plugging in refrigerators or freezers. If your appliance generates electromagnetic interference, it may trip the GFCI outlets. Stoves and dryers typically require 240-amp power outlets that are not compatible with GFCI outlets. Appliances with heating elements, including a toaster oven or dryer, may trip GFCI outlets. It’s critical that you never plug an extension cord with different devices into a GFCI outlet.

Trust Mr. Electric of Canton

Mr. Electric of Canton offers comprehensive electrical services to Canton, Jasper, Dawsonville, Cartersville, and Ellijay, GA. If you have an older home with standard outlets, it’s important to upgrade to GFCI outlets. If you’ve done renovations or need upgraded outlets in your home, GFCI outlet installation is the perfect service for you. Our team offers upfront pricing without any hidden fees. We work with you to ensure your home’s electricity is in optimal health.

Contact Us for GFCI Outlet Installation

Mr. Electric of Canton can help you upgrade your outlets to GFCI outlets. These outlets are quick and easy to install professionally. We’ll help you understand how to operate them. We can inspect your home to determine the best places for GFCI outlet installation services. It's important to test your GFCI outlets monthly and after storms to determine they are correctly working. Our service professionals are always here to answer questions about your outlets. Contact us to get an estimate or schedule GFCI outlet installation services.