Circuit breaker keeps tripping? Don't just reset and forget. Circuit breakers protect your home and family, so fix that situation with these tips.

Q: I went to use my hairdryer in the bathroom, but I discovered some of the outlets have stopped working. My GFCI test button won’t push in when I try to reset it, but nothing has tripped in the ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer from F.H. Furr, who answers questions from local homeowners about home comfort services and maintenance. Recently, a question came in about testing your GFCI outlet to be sure ...

We've all been annoyed by a tripped circuit breaker. Whether you're getting ready for a night out or cooking dinner on a major holiday, it usually happens at the worst possible time. To get on with ...

Manufacturer: Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp., Malvern, Pa. The problem: The company’s 15 and 20 amper type HAGF single-pole ground- fault circuit-interrupter circuit breakers present the risk ...

From the time they were introduced in 1973, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have reduced the number of electrocutions by 83 percent, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation ...

A. As per Sec. 422.5, the following appliances rated not over 250V and 60A, single‑ or three‑phase, must be GFCI protected: In addition, the GFCI must be readily accessible, listed, and located in one ...

A. As outlined in Sec. 422.5(A), the following appliances rated 150 volts-to-ground or less and 60A or less must be GFCI protected by Class “A” protective device(s) [Sec. 422.5(B)]. (1) Automotive ...