Back in 2009, I wrote a blog post giving some basic information on how to fix ungrounded three-prong outlets. That info is still mostly applicable today, but I have a few updates.

When a GFCI outlet senses a surge in electricity, it’s designed to shut off to minimize the risk of electrocution. GFCIs can be temperamental and shut off occasionally, even when a surge has not ...

Also note that if a GFCI trips, it can shut off power not just to the outlet but often to other outlets connected downstream in the circuit, says Vasilevski. “If you have multiple outlets not ...

Welcome to Ask A Trainer from F. H. Furr, who answers questions from local homeowners about home comfort services and maintenance. Recently, a question came in about testing your GFCI outlet to be ...

If you have any GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) outlets in your home, this is most likely the problem. A GFCI outlet is one that has two buttons between the receptacles.

Ground fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) outlets should be installed in areas where moisture is a concern, such as kitchens, bathrooms and unfinished basements. They should also be used for ...