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link to Why Electrical Outlets Don’t Work: 6 Troubleshooting Tips & Fixes

Why Electrical Outlets Don’t Work: 6 Troubleshooting Tips & Fixes

It can be frustrating when an electrical outlet or multiple electrical outlets suddenly stop working in your home. While it's true that electrical outlets can fail, it's actually rare. It's very...

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Common Questions About GFCI Code Requirements

By now, most everyone has at least heard of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) circuits. You can easily distinguish a GFCI outlet by the two buttons (a TEST and RESET button) that are located on...

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How to Test AFCI/GFCI Circuits

AFCI and GFCI protection devices were first introduced a few decades ago. And ever since then they have been preventing countless electrical hazards, injuries, and shocks every single day. They...

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Common Questions About AFCI Requirements in Homes

Some of the most common questions I receive from home buyers revolve around electrical safety. Whether you are planning to renovate a home or you're buying a new home, electrical safety will...

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Why GFCI Outlets have a Blinking Red Light?

You will see them in every newly built home today. Even in older homes, they are being installed as people recognize their usefulness and necessity. I am talking of course about the GFCI outlets....

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How Long Does a GFCI Outlet Last?

GFCI outlets and circuit breakers have been around since 1971, however, over the years have steadily been incorporated in more areas of our homes. These devices don't last forever and eventually wear...

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My name is Hubert Miles. I've been conducting home inspections since 2002. I'm a Licensed Home Inspector, Certified Master Inspector (CMI), an FHA 203k Consultant. I started this website to help homeowners, home buyers, and home sellers to get a better understanding of home inspections, home maintenance, and home repairs.

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