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GFCI Outlet Installation in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Do you ever get shocked by your electrical outlets? If you’re using them properly and still getting shocked, it might be time to upgrade your outlets. GFCI outlets, or ground fault circuit interrupters, were designed to protect against the risk of electrical shock. GFCI outlet installation is an inexpensive solution to preventing electrical shock, bringing your home or business up to modern building code standards. Mr. Electric of North Myrtle Beach will help keep your loved ones and coworkers safe by performing your GFCI outlet installations and replacements. Our team has years of experience providing comprehensive electrical services to residents throughout North Myrtle Beach, SC, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to get started on your next project.

GFCI Outlet Installation in North Myrtle Beach, SC
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  • Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets are required in areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and garages, where the risk of electrical shock is the greatest. Some older homes still have the original, standard outlets in these locations. You can identify GFCI outlets by the “test” and “reset” buttons located on the outside of the receptacle. GFCI outlets monitor the flow of electricity in a circuit. When the outlet detects an imbalance, it cuts off power to the outlet. Installing GFCI outlets significantly reduces the risk of electrical shock and prevents fires.

  • If your GFCI outlet stops the power flow when everything is seemingly normal, try pressing the "reset" button to restore power. GFCIs are more sensitive to slight variations in current, making them more reliable than the circuit breaker in your electrical panel to stop the flow of power. In fact, they're designed to cut off power flow before your heartbeat is affected by the electrical shock. Because of this critical safety function, testing all GFCI outlets in your home every month is important.

  • To ensure your GFCI outlet is always working, it needs to be tested at least once per month. Fortunately, testing GFCI outlets is easy. If you need to test your outlet, you should:

    1. Press the “test” button to stop the electrical flow to the outlet.
    2. Plug in a small device that uses minimal electricity to ensure there's no power being sent to the receptacle.
    3. Press the "reset" button to send the electrical current back to the outlet.

    If your GFCI outlet fails any part of this test, you should contact the service professionals at Mr. Electric of North Myrtle Beach for electrical repairs or outlet replacement services.

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Where Are GFCI Outlets Required?

GFCIs have been required in homes since the 1970s when they were mandated for use with swimming pool equipment and around swimming pools. Today, GFCI outlets are required in many areas of homes and commercial facilities, especially in rooms where the risk of getting shocked is increased due to water exposure. GFCI outlets have been required in:

  • Spa and pool areas since 1971
  • Your home’s exterior since 1973
  • Bathrooms since 1975
  • Garages since 1978
  • Kitchen countertops since 1987
  • Crawlspaces and unfinished basements since 1990
  • Wet bars since 1993
  • Laundry and utility sinks since 2005

  • GFCI outlets should never be used as receptacles for refrigerators or freezers because electromagnetic interference is generated that will trip GFCI outlets. Most stoves and dryers are also incompatible with GFCIs. Some small household appliances with heating elements, such as hair dryers, irons, and toaster ovens, can also trip GFCI outlets. In addition, plugging too many devices into one extension cord can trip a GFCI outlet.

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