Missing GFCI Protection
Missing GFCI Protection is a electrical defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. GFCI protection prevents electrocution near water and is one of the most important inexpensive safety upgrades in an older home.
Missing GFCI Protection is a electrical defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. GFCI protection prevents electrocution near water and is one of the most important inexpensive safety upgrades in an older home.
What causes missing gfci protection?
Older homes often lack GFCI protection at kitchens, baths, garages, and exterior outlets where current codes now require it.
What we check
We test for GFCI protection at all required wet and outdoor locations and confirm the devices trip correctly.
Why it matters
GFCI protection prevents electrocution near water and is one of the most important inexpensive safety upgrades in an older home.
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