The Safety Benefits of GFCI Outlets
GFCI outlets are safety devices intended to reduce the risk of electric shock. They shut off electric power on a circuit when it detects that current is flowing in a way that it is not intended to, such as through water or a person.
The National Electrical Code requires GFCI protection to be used in places that are located near water, such as garages, unfinished basements, kitchens, bathrooms, outside outlets, and laundry areas to ensure homeowner safety. GFCI outlets have an average service life of only ten years, so if your home is older than that, there is a good chance your GFCI outlets are not fully protecting you
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