GFCI Outlet Installation

GFCI Outlet Installation

GFCI Outlet Installation in Rowlett, TX and the Dallas Metroplex

If you are looking to install new GFCI outlets in your home, then W3 Electric should be your first call. We offer a variety of both residential and commercial electrical services including electrical outlet installation, GFCI outlet installation, and GFCI outlet wiring services to customers in Rowlett, Texas and the surrounding area. Our trained electricians have the expertise and a proven track record of getting jobs done on time, on budget, and with safety in mind.

What is a GFCI Outlet?

Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) outlets are designed to prevent shocks and electrocution. When the outlet detects a ground fault, it stops the flow of electricity. A ground fault is any condition where the electricity is no longer following the intended path.

Where Do I Need GFCI Outlet Installation?

GFCI outlets are necessary near water. For your building’s electrical systems, water is the most common cause of a ground fault. As such, you need GFCI outlets in the following locations:

  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms
  • Garages
  • Outdoor areas
  • Anywhere damp or within six feet of a water source
How Do I Tell if an Outlet is a GFCI?

GFCI outlets look like any other, with one exception. A GFCI outlet has two little buttons: the black “test” button and the red “reset” button. Whenever the GFCI outlet’s safety function kicks in and stops the electricity flow, you need to press the button to reset the outlet and get power flowing again.

How Do GFCI Outlet Installations Work?

Looking for GFCI outlet installation but want to know how a GCFI outlet works first? These outlets use sensors to measure the amount of electricity that’s flowing through a circuit. If the sensor detects a fluctuation in the current, a ground fault, short circuit, or another power surge, the outlet cuts off the circuit’s power. This entire process happens in milliseconds.

Is GFCI Outlet Installation That Important?

Yes! GFCI outlets are often the difference between life and death. By shutting down the power within milliseconds of a ground fault or short circuit, GFCI outlets prevent painful electrocutions from becoming lethal ones.

Yes, even with a GFCI outlet, electrocution still hurts. Yet the prolonged exposure to electricity is what kills people or otherwise causes permanent injury. Such dangers are what the GFCI outlet prevents.

Are All GFCI Outlets the Same?

The simple answer to this is no. There are different types of GFCI outlets. These are the most common ones:

  • Receptacle GFCI outlets
  • Temporary or Portable GFCI outlets
  • Circuit Breaker GFCI outlets 

Receptacle GFCI outlets are the most familiar ones. They’re the wall outlets that electricians install near water supplies. Portable GFCI outlets are kind of like extension cords or surge protectors; you plug these into an unprotected wall outlet and then plug your appliance into the portable GFCI. Finally, circuit breaker GFCI outlets attach directly to the electrical panel.

Are GFCI Outlets Required?

Yes. To get technical, the National Electrical Code requires GFCI protection for 125-volt to 250-volt receptacles supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or fewer in the following areas, to name a few:

  • Bathrooms
  • Outside a bathroom, within six feet of a sink, shower, or tub
  • Garages
  • Laundry rooms
  • Receptacles that serve dishwashers
  • Receptacles that serve kitchen countertop areas
  • Boathouses
  • Unfinished basements
  • Crawl spaces
  • More

As we’ve said, these laws get technical, so don’t hesitate to enlist a professional electrician.

Call W3 Electric for GFCI Outlet Installation

We know that you have a lot of options to meet your electric needs. We provide high quality electrical outlet installation services that are second to none. At W3 Electric, we strive to be the best so that you never have to look elsewhere. Here’s how:

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We’re a family business, and we treat our customers accordingly. We know that honesty, integrity, and people-friendly service are essential pieces of long-lasting relationships. So we don’t try to sell you stuff you don’t need, and we always make sure to meet your expectations. That way, we can guarantee that you come back with all your electric needs!

Efficiency and Expertise

We work smart. Efficiency saves everyone time and money, and so, too, does expertise. Expert electricians do work that lasts, and they do it right the first time. You can count on W3 Electric to do the job right the first time and every time. Call us today to schedule service at (972) 945-8141.

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