In this video, I demonstrate how to replace a standard receptacle outlet with a GFCI receptacle. I discuss the importance of GFCI outlets, who needs them, and where they are most effectively used.

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 ...

Press the TEST button. You should hear an audible click, the light(s) should go off, and the RESET button will pop out slightly. This means the GFCI is doing its job and responding to a fault. Buttons ...