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High-Quality GFCI Outlet Installation Services in Middletown, DE

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Areas of your home prone to moisture should have safe outlets that won't deliver an electric shock. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets are designed to safeguard against electrical shocks. They provide a cost-effective means of reducing the risk of electrical hazards while modernizing your home or business to meet current building codes. Mr. Electric of Middletown provides GFCI outlet installation services in Middletown, DE. We can help determine the areas in your home where GFCI outlets are required to be installed. We can also upgrade your current outlets to the proper GFCI outlets. Contact us today to learn more about installing GFCI outlets throughout your home.

High-Quality GFCI Outlet Installation Services in Middletown, DE
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  • Presently, ground fault circuit interrupter outlets are mandatory in high-risk areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and garages. Some traditional homes might still have standard outlets in these areas. GFCI outlets, identifiable by their 'test' and 'reset' buttons, focus on the electricity flow in a circuit to protect you from potential hazards. They possess the ability to interrupt power supply when they detect electric imbalances. By installing GFCI outlets, you dramatically minimize the risk of experiencing electrical shocks. They also lessen the likelihood of fires which is particularly significant in areas like kitchens that regularly use high-voltage appliances.

  • If the power supply is halted during regular usage of your GFCI outlet, the 'reset' button will reinstate it. GFCIs are more dependable than circuit breakers in your electrical panel, as they are highly sensitive to minor changes in current. This feature allows them to disrupt the power supply before an electrical shock can impact your heart rhythm. Due to its vital safety feature, conducting monthly tests on all GFCIs in your home is recommended.

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Testing a GFCI Outlet

Ensuring that your GFCI outlet is functioning properly requires a monthly test. The easiest way to test your GFCI outlets includes the following steps:

  • Press the "test" button to cut off electrical flow to the outlet.
  • Insert a night light or similar device that uses minimal electricity to verify that the current is not directed to the receptacle.
  • Push the "reset" button to reinstate the power supply to the outlet.
  • If your GFCI fails at any point during this test, it is advisable to have it replaced by a professional.

  • Since 1971, GFCIs have been required for homes specifically for use with swimming pool equipment and surrounding external walls. As time has passed, other home areas needing GFCIs have expanded, particularly those areas exposed to increased electrical shock risks, including areas with water presence. It is required by law to have GFCI outlets in bathrooms, garages, crawl spaces, basements, laundry facilities, and locations with a water source. The 2023 version of the National Electrical Code added an increased demand for GFCI protection for all receptacles in the kitchen.

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