The Importance of GFCI Outlets! ⚡💦🚫
You have probably heard about GFCI outlets and noticed them in your home but you may not know why these are such an important safety feature in your home or business! GFCI outlets maximize the safety of your electrical system. Today, Catalyst Electric would like to share with you the importance of GFCI outlets and what purpose they serve. Read on to learn more! GFCI Outlets Explained GFCI outlets are designed to protect your home's electrical system, specifically in high moisture areas. GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupters) protect you and your family from electrical shock. If you are wondering if you have GFCI outlets in your home, they are easy to identify. GFCI outlets can be identified by the "test" and "reset buttons on the face of the outlets. How Do GFCI Outlets Work? The purpose of these outlets is to prevent serious electrical shock and also reduce the risk of a house fire. They do this by monitoring the electrical current at all times. When a GFCI outle...