How to Test Your GFCI Outlets
If you notice that your GFCI outlet isn’t providing power to your devices or appliances, you may just need to reset it. If your interrupter was tripped without your knowing, pressing the “Reset” button may restore power to your device. However, hitting the “Test” button on your GFCI outlet should be more than just an accident. Most experts recommend testing your GFCI outlets once a month. If your GFCI outlet does not work when you test it, then it is not protecting you from ground fault electrocutions. In order to reset your GFCI outlet:
- Hit the “Test” button, interrupting the flow of electricity to the outlet.
- Put a nightlight, or a similar electronic device, into the outlet. It should not receive any power at this point.
- Push the “Reset” button, restoring power to the outlet.
- If the nightlight does not light up when you press the “Reset” button, you need to replace that GFCI outlet before any further use.
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