The reset button in my bathroom on the electrical outlet no longer works. How hard is this to fix?

Question

We were having trouble pushing it last month when it went out, but it worked after a hard push by my husband. Now, it won't reset, no matter how hard we try. Just wondering whether this is a problem easily fixed (by us) and how, or if we need to hire an electrician.

Answer 1

you can replace this fairly easy...turn power off remove receptacle from box...replace one wire at a time from old gfi receptacle to new gfi receptacle...replace in box...turn power back on ...test receptacle for power...push test button on receptacle to make sure it works ..reset it...if all works then it is ready for use....

Answer 2

If you don't know how to check for ground faults, I would hire an electrician, it may very well be the gfi itself is worn out, or it could be that you have an underlying problem, hence the electrician. If it's just the device an electrician wont charge that much to replace it and you'll have peace of mind, it's very important that these devices work any where near water.

Answer 3

This is an easy fix if you have basic electrical skills. Turn off the breaker for that circuit at your sub-panel, swap out the GFCI with the same model bought at the Hardware store or home depot. If this seems to daunting, call an electrician, it is a 15 minute job for them.

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Answer 4

Easy. Shut off the power by switching off the breaker in the electrical box or by removing the fuse if you have a fusebox. Then unscrew the faceplate with the little screw. Pull the faceplate off. You'll see two little plastic things that have the ends of two separate wires connected inside by twisting them together (or they may be taped together with black shiny electrical tape). Remove them and the wires will come apart. Then go to the hardware store and take the faceplate in with you. Ask for the same thing. Put the wires together by matching the colors, screw the faceplate back in & you're done. Go turn the breaker on or replace the fuse and it should work for you again.

Answer 5

You have a bad GFCI outlet. You can buy a new one at a home store, hardware store, or electrical supply, and you can replace it yourself if you know how to turn off the power to that outlet. Take out the screws holding the cover and the receptacle, and just pull it out of the wall opening. Look at the wires to see how and where they are connected, and hook up the new receptacle the same way. GFCI outlets fail often.

Answer 6

Based on your description, I assume it's a GFIC (fast acting breaker). You'll have to replace it. It's easy, but be sure to turn the power off at the breaker box! All you have to do is remove the old one and install the new one by putting the wires in the same position. Good luck

Answer 7

The GFI outlet needs replaced. If you are not electically experienced, hire a professional. This is an easy repair for them.

Answer 8

Turn off the breaker, disconnect the line, load. and ground wire keeping track of which is which - label them if it makes it easier and connect the new one. Not much to it. Line are the wires coming in to supply power. Load are the wires powering whatever you plug into the GFI if that helps.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

u buy the same brand n fix it urself.make sure u off the main switch n follow the color code of the wires 4 fixing it.make sure no loose connections,then on back the main switch.if u r scared then ask a qualified technician or wireman in ur region.