But when these outlets trip, it can be a real nuisance. GFCI outlets have a safety feature that prevents damaged wiring or appliances from causing fires or electrical shocks.
These outlets monitor the electrical current for changes that could indicate the potential for injury or worse. If something interrupts the circuit -- like, for example, an appliance that is plugged into a GFCI outlet and dropped into a bathtub brimming with water -- the GFCI detects the change in outgoing current and automatically cuts the current.
That interruption protects you from getting an electric shock. When a GFCI outlet is not working, chances are it was tripped. First, unplug the appliance you were using and any other appliances plugged into the same circuit as the GFCI.
To reset a GFCI outlet, look carefully at the two little buttons on the front of the outlet. If this is the case, you may want to replace the GFCI outlet. You should hear a click when you press the RESET button, and your appliance should start working again. As a safety precaution, unplug your appliances before pushing the red reset button back in. Once you push the reset button back into place, you can plug your appliances back in!
Try our video on how to work your circuit breaker panel. What is a GFCI outlet? Outlet still not working? Step 1: Check your box. The electrical service panel is usually located in the garage, on the side of your home or in the basement. Step 2: Open the service box and located the tripped breaker. In order to reset it, you need to ensure that it is fully turned to the off position. Once that has been completed, flip it completely on and power should be restored. Skip to content.
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