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 ...

Also note that if a GFCI trips, it can shut off power not just to the outlet but often to other outlets connected downstream ...

By understanding the importance of ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel, the differences between GFCI outlets and breakers, and the NEC requirements, homeowners and building ...