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Installing GFCI Outlets for Residents of St. Louis, MO

GFCI outlets can save your life and are now required in every room prone to moisture in your home. Mr. Electric of St. Louis offers GFCI outlet installation services in St. Louis, MO. We can quickly and easily install GFCI outlets in your home's vital spaces. We’re committed to boosting your home’s safety. Whether you’re doing home renovations or simply need updated outlets, we’re here for you. Contact us today to learn more about our GFCI outlet installation services.

Installing GFCI Outlets for Residents of St. Louis, MO
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  • GFCI outlets are unlike ordinary circuit breakers and outlets, offering vital protection to your home’s electrical network. Wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and garages necessitate their installation. Recognizable by “test” and “reset” buttons, GFCI outlets monitor electrical currents and disrupt power if an overflow or imbalance is detected. They react quickly, in less time than a heartbeat, to prevent electrocution.

  • There is a difference between GFCI and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) outlets. Though they work similarly as a safeguard, they prevent different hazards. Arc faults are caused by damaged or aging cords and protect you from arc faults while GFCI devices protect you from ground faults.

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How to Test Your GFCI Outlets?

It is essential for every family member to understand the functioning of GFCI outlets and be able to test them. To restore power after an outage, just hit “reset.” GFCI outlets should be tested monthly. Here is a simple guide:

  • Press “test” to cut off power to the outlet.
  • Plug in a device to confirm the power is off.
  • Press “reset” to regain power.

Operating a GFCI Outlet

Should there be a power interruption in your GFCI outlet during routine use, you can restore the power flow by pressing the “reset” button. GFCI outlets offer a more reliable solution to preventing current flow compared to the circuit breaker housed in your electrical panel, as they exhibit greater sensitivity to minor changes in current. They are expertly crafted to halt power flow in advance of any electrical shock that might disrupt your heartbeat. Ensuring the proper functionality of this essential safety feature necessitates testing all your home’s GFCI outlets on a monthly basis.

Legal Mandates for GFCI Outlets

The National Electrical Code (NEC) necessitates GFCI outlets in moisture-prone locations. Since 1971, they have been mandated in water proximity areas. Recent GFCI outlet requirements encompass:

  • All outlets in kitchens
  • All outlets in bathrooms
  • Outlets in laundry rooms
  • Garages, especially close to electric power tools
  • Unfinished basement outlets
  • Crawlspace outlets
  • Wet bars
  • Swimming pool and hot tub areas

  • Many people don’t think about their outlets until there is an issue. It’s important to pay attention to the following issues that indicate you need outlet services:

    • Visible sparks
    • Buzzing sounds
    • Loose outlets
    • Unusual burning smell
    • Absence of GFCI outlets in areas prone to moisture
    • Regularly triggered circuit breakers

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