What is a GFCI?

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI's) provide the best available protection against severe shock and electrocution. A GFCI device will de-energize a circuit when it senses a difference in the amount of electricity passing through the device and returning through the device, or a "leak" of current from the circuit.

How Can It Be Used In My Home?

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) which protect against accidental electric shock or electrocution by acting immediately to shut off the circuit if they sense a ground fault, or "leak" of current off the circuit - have been in homes since the early 70s on circuits that come within six feet of water. Homeowners, however, should consider having GFCI protection on general purpose receptacles throughout the home.

I Don't Currently Have GFCI's In My Home, Why Do I Need Them Now?

1.    Safety – They Provide A Lot More Safety Than Regular Outlets.
2.    Technology – As Time Passes, Technology Gets Better. Keep Your Home Up To Date
3.    Selling - In Most Cases Home Inspectors Require That GFCI's Be Installed Before A Home Is Sold/Bought. Get it Done Before You Have To, it May Save Time, Money, and Potential Incidents In The Future.

If you have any questions regarding GFCI's, or need them installed today, contact us, we love to answer questions.

The following links are to independent third party sites that have more information on GFCI's:

• Online Demo Of How A GFCI Works

Government Site:

• http://www.esfi.org/educators/gfci-afci.html
• http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5039.html
• When The National Electric Code (NEC) Starting Requiring GFCI's