A ground fault circuit interrupter outlet (GFCI) reduces the risk of electrical shock or electrocution. At Mr. Electric of Riverview, we offer professional installation of GFCI outlets in Riverview, Apollo Beach, Sun City, and Lithia, FL. Our GFCI outlet installation services will make your home safer and protect you and your family from injury. Both older homes and newer ones can benefit from GFCI outlet installation, but you are required by law to install GFCI outlets in new construction. Call us today to schedule a consultation for installing a GFCI outlet.
Why You Need GFCI Outlet Installation
All homeowners should invest in professional GFCI outlet installation to protect themselves and their families from injury. If the outlet senses an overload or power surge, it will turn off, reducing your risk of injury, electric shock, electrocution, or death. To turn the outlet back on, you must do a GFCI outlet reset by pressing the red button on the outlet. The National Electric Code requires that GFCI outlets be installed in any room or area of the home that is near water. This includes:
- Exterior & bathroom receptacles or outlets
- Outlets serving kitchen countertops
- Laundry rooms and utility rooms
- Wet bars
- Garages
- Unfinished basements
- Any outlet within six feet of a sink, washing machine, water heater, or other water source