Repairs & Safety
GFCI installation and replacement
GFCI protection shuts off power in a fraction of a second when current goes where it shouldn’t — including through a person. It’s required in wet areas for good reason. We install, replace and test GFCI devices so they actually protect you.
Overview
GFCI outlets wear out, and a failed one can look perfectly normal while providing no protection at all. We test existing devices, replace the ones that fail, and add protection where it’s missing: kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry areas, outdoor outlets and anywhere near water.
We’ll also track down the “mystery” GFCI that protects outlets in another room, so you know where to reset it next time.
What’s included
- GFCI outlet installation and replacement
- Testing of existing GFCI devices
- Adding protection in kitchens, baths, garages and outdoors
- Weather-resistant outdoor outlets and in-use covers
- Locating hidden upstream GFCIs
- Nuisance-tripping diagnosis
When to call
- Bathroom, kitchen or garage outlets without test and reset buttons
- A GFCI that won’t reset, or never trips when tested
- Outdoor outlets without weatherproof covers
- Several outlets dead at once
- An older home being prepared for sale
Common questions
Why does my GFCI keep tripping?
It’s usually detecting real leakage — from a worn appliance cord, moisture in an outdoor box, or a wiring fault. Sometimes the device itself has failed. Testing tells us which.
Where is GFCI protection required?
Bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors, laundry areas and near sinks, among other locations. Requirements have expanded over the years, so older homes often have gaps — we’ll point them out.
How a service call works
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Tell us what’s going on
Call, text or send a service request. Photos help — they let us come prepared with the right parts.
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We find the cause
On site, we test and inspect until we know exactly what’s wrong. No guesswork, no swapping parts until something works.
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You get clear options
We explain what we found in plain language and give you an upfront price before any work starts.
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Fixed, tested, clean
We complete the work, test it, and leave your space as clean as we found it.
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- Fast responses on calls and requests
- Plain-language explanations
- Upfront pricing before work starts