As I was using the blow dryer, the GFCI outlet when out. I went to flip the breaker completely off and then back on, but it still doesn't work. Now, all of my GFCI outlets are not working. How can I fix this problem? Or do I need to call an electrician?
2006-10-17 19:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I recommend replacing the breaker box GFCI (which sounds like what you have) with a standard breaker, and replacing all the outlets which need protection with individual GFCI's, which can be had at Lowe's or Home Depot for about $13, or at Harbor Freight Tools for half that (when they are on sale, which is frequently). I'm doing that to a friend's house now.
2006-10-17 20:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be a button on the GFCI you need to push. If this doesn't work, that means you had a faulty outlet which needs replaced.
2006-10-18 07:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you unplug all the GFI outlets, then check all the outlets to see if any of them have an individual reset button. If that doesn't work, youu may have to replace all of them (starting with the outlet you had plugged into the blow dryer).
2006-10-18 10:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
button usually in center of one of your gfci outlets needs to be pressed and will then reset
2006-10-18 09:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first did you press the reset button on the receptical.
if you did just replace the receptical. they only cost a few bucks at home depot lowes wally world.
2006-10-18 03:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋