top of page
Search

GFCI outlets

  • Writer: Cid Herlein
    Cid Herlein
  • Nov 25, 2024
  • 1 min read

When was the last time you tested your GFCI outlet? During your last home inspection?


Did you know these are supposed to be tested monthly?


GFCI outlets should be tested monthly because they are electronic devices that can wear out over time, potentially losing their ability to protect against electrical shock, even if the outlet appears to be functioning normally; regular testing ensures they are working properly and can provide the necessary safety in case of a ground fault situation.



 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
​"We’ve always done it this way." 🛠️

Those six words are the most expensive words in home building. ​Take a look at this brand-new construction build out in Bella Vista. From the street, everything looks flawless. But when you get up clo

 
 
 
​⚠️ MELTING WIRE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION?! ⚠️

You think a brand-new home means zero issues? Think again. 🛠️🏡 ​During a recent new construction inspection right here in Northwest Arkansas, I pulled the dead front off the electrical subpanel and

 
 
 

Comments

bottom of page