Modern building codes for commercial and residential structures require GFCI outlets in areas with the highest electrical shock risk, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and garages. You can spot GFCI outlets by the “Test” and “Reset” buttons on their receptacles. Mr. Electric of Grand Prairie recommends GFCI outlets to keep your home up to code and enhance its electrical safety, preventing shocks, fires, and other injuries and damage. These outlets protect you and your electronic devices against electrical hazards by monitoring the electricity flow running through a circuit. The GFCI immediately shuts off power in your outlet whenever it detects an electricity flow imbalance. Our technicians’ skills and expertise allow them to install these outlets quickly and carefully, ensuring adequate protection against damage and harm.

After Mr. Electric of Grand Prairie completes your electrical outlet installation, you’ll have a fairly simple time using your new outlets. If we install a GFCI outlet, you won’t find many differences between operating a GFCI outlet and any regular outlet. If your GFCI power outlet stops power flow while operating normally and in regular conditions, you only need to press the "Reset" button to continue power flow. These outlets are significantly more reliable than relying on your electrical panel’s circuit breaker to detect an imbalance and stop current flow. GFCI outlets are significantly more sensitive to small current variations and react upon detection. In fact, manufacturers design these outlets to stop power flow before an electric shock can affect your heartbeat if one occurs. This critical safety function protects your life and wellness, so testing all your home's GFCI outlets is crucial every month.

Testing your GFCI outlet performance is a simple task any person can perform. However, like any other service involving your home’s electrical system, you must follow all steps carefully and never diverge from professional instructions. Mr. Electric of Grand Prairie’s highly trained and experienced electrical technicians can guide you through the process over the phone or during a scheduled appointment at your home. We’ve explained the simple steps to test your GFCI outlet below for you to check its performance. We advise you to contact us to schedule a GFCI replacement if your outlet fails any part of the testing process:

1. Press the “Test” button on your receptacle to stop electrical flow.
2. Plug in a small electrical device that requires minimal power to run, such as a night light, to verify there is no current flowing to your receptacle.
3. You can return the power flow to your outlet by pressing the "Reset" button.