{"id":6469,"date":"2021-12-14T11:15:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T11:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/?p=6469"},"modified":"2022-04-10T12:14:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T12:14:45","slug":"gfci-outlet-wont-reset-this-is-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/blog\/gfci-outlet-wont-reset-this-is-why\/","title":{"rendered":"GFCI outlet won\u2019t reset? This is why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GFCI outlet won\u2019t reset? This is why<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A ground-fault circuit interrupter \u2013 GFCI outlet is truly a genius invention attributed to Charles Dalziel, a professor of electrical engineering at the University of California. This intelligent device installed in electric equipment or built into power cords controls the current flow. It has helped to save many lives across the US. For example, did you know that approximately 200 people in our country still die<\/strong> from ground faults? And that number could\u2019ve been much higher if not for the GFCI preventive kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to a GFCI outlet, I am protected, but I want my power back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


A GFCI outlet reset sometimes can turn out to be a real headache. But, on the other hand, if something doesn\u2019t work, it might give a hint you are at potential risk, especially when it comes to electricity. If you happen to be in a bathroom or garage and suddenly hear a distinct pop-out sound, one of the reasons could be a hazardous current leak. It means your receptacle got switched off to protect you from shock, and consequently, outlets connected to it went dead. Then what to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Scenarios with GFCI Outlet Reset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless you suffer electrophobia, all you need to do is to reset a GFCI outlet.
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NOT YOUR CASE:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 You will easily reset a GFCI \u2013 press on the RESET button, and your appliances start working again.

YOU CASE<\/strong> assuming you have already checked your circuit breaker<\/a> for a tripped circuit and blown fuse in the first place:

\u2022 You\u2019ll reset the GFCI from the second trial \u2013 plug and unplug each appliance to detect which causes tripping the GFCI. Once detected, unload the outlet, and it might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You can reset it from the third trial \u2013 you have at home more than one GFCI receptacle, and one of them in the line is causing a problem, affecting others. You find it, troubleshoot, fix, and reset successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You\u2019ll reset it from the fourth trial \u2013 other regular outlets are dead due to ground fault, and your ground-fault interrupter responds to it. So you find them, troubleshoot, fix, and reset GFCI successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 You can reset GFCI<\/strong> from the fifth trial \u2013 turn off the main breaker and inspect the outlet\u2019s electrical box for loose crews, loose wire connections, worn-out insulation, wet, conductive dust, and debris. Then, you fix the problem and successfully reset the outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 No matter what you do, the reset button keeps tripping \u2013 you have a bad GFCI outlet, which must be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need To Know About GFCI Outlet Reset Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ground-fault causes short circuits and leakage current, and 90%<\/strong> of these occur due to insulation deterioration on wires and cables. A \u201cBad GFCI<\/strong>\u201d is an unlikely reason for it to keep resetting. You can tell for sure it\u2019s dead if you press a TEST button, and instead of tripping, it stays where it is and keeps running things in your house. This means it isn\u2019t protecting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GFCI Receptacles Before and After 2002<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you already understood from the previous paragraph, a GFCI can stop running if connected poorly. However, GFCI receptacles that have been manufactured since 2002 will not reset if they are connected wrong, and they\u2019re not receiving power (e.g., when the power is turned off).
Bottom Line

The reasons why your GFCI outlet won\u2019t reset could be evident and hidden, requiring thorough testing. With any electrical repairs<\/a>, it\u2019s better to rely on qualified and professional electricians to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GFCI outlet won\u2019t reset? This is why A ground-fault circuit interrupter \u2013 GFCI outlet is truly a genius invention attributed to Charles Dalziel, a professor of electrical engineering at the University of California. This intelligent device installed in electric equipment or built into power cords controls the current flow. It has helped to save many […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGFCI outlet won\u2019t reset? This is why - RG Electric Experts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You are trying to reset your GFCI outlet, but it doesn't work? Possible Scenarios with GFCI Outlet Reset. 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