Locate the circuit breaker or fuse that controls the outlet you plan to replace and shut off the power to the circuit. Plug a lamp, radio or the GFCI tester into the outlet to test for power and make ...

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Q: We’re selling our house, and the buyer had an inspection done on it. The bad news is that our bathroom needs a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed. It’s the only outlet in the ...

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Outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles in your bathrooms or kitchen should be GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected. This type of circuit will prevent accidental death from electrical ...

Many a homeowner has had the experience of losing power halfway through a morning shave or blow-dry. A quick run to the breaker panel to see what happened doesn’t help at all. None of the breakers ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? What’s better, a GFCI outlet or a GFCI circuit breaker? BILL H., CASPER, WYOMING Both ...

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The Wi-Fi-enabled Leviton Smart GFCI Outlet lets you monitor its power status from your phone and will send an alert when the circuit has been tripped, but it could use a few more smart features for ...