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Professional GFCI Outlet Installation in Lexington, KY

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Several decades ago, GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets were invented to protect people against the risk of electrical shock in their homes. These outlets should be placed in the rooms in your home where the risk of electrical shock is the greatest, including your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room. GFCI outlets can be recognized by their “Test” and “Reset” buttons. If you want to bring your home up to modern building code standards and prevent electrical shock, professional GFCI outlet installation by the team of licensed electricians at Mr. Electric of Central Kentucky is an inexpensive solution. We have years of experience installing GFCI outlets for homeowners throughout Central Kentucky and the surrounding areas, including Lexington and Versailles. Reach out to the team at Mr. Electric today to learn more about our GFCI outlet installation services!
Professional GFCI Outlet Installation in Lexington, KY
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  • GFCI outlets provide advanced safety features that traditional outlets do not. They constantly monitor the amount of electricity that's being transferred through them. If the device you have plugged in starts pulling more electricity from the outlet, the GFCI outlet will trip, grounding the excess electricity within 1/30th of a second.

  • All property owners should understand how their GFCI outlets operate and regularly test them for reliability and protection. Some people get confused when they don't know how to reset a GFCI outlet. If your GFCI outlet isn't powering a device that's plugged in, you should press the reset button. If that doesn't restore power to the device, you should try testing your GFCI outlet. Follow these steps to test your GFCI electrical outlet:

    1. Push the "Test" button to trip the breaker, shutting off the flow of electricity.
    2. Plug in a small electronic device, such as a nightlight. At this point, the device you have plugged in shouldn't be powered on.
    3. Press the "Reset" button. Power should return to the outlet, allowing the device to turn on.

    If the power doesn't return to the outlet and turn on the device, the electricians at Mr. Electric of Central Kentucky can help you with GFCI outlet repair or replacement services. 

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Does the National Electrical Code Require GFCI Outlets?

Over the years, the National Electric Code has increased the use of GFCI outlets in residential homes and commercial buildings. Initially, GFCI outlets were only required around swimming pools and spas. Today, the most updated electrical code requires them in nearly any room prone to moisture exposure. The following list includes every room that should have GFCI outlets installed according to the most recent 2020 Electrical Code:

  • Around pools and spas since 1971
  • On exterior outlets since 1973
  • In bathrooms since 1975
  • In garages since 1987
  • On kitchen countertops since 1987
  • In crawlspaces and unfinished basements since 1990
  • In wet bars since 1993
  • In laundry and utility rooms since 2005

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