What to do if your GFCI outlet loses power?

The circuit breaker connected to the outlet may have tripped. If you notice other plugs, lights, and appliances in the area have lost power, go check out your breaker box to see if one of the switches needs to be reset. There could be a short in the lines somewhere between the outlet and the breaker box.

Do you need to replace your GFI outlet?

If the testing process does not restore or provide power to the outlet then the GFCI outlet is faulty. Realistically, most GFCI outlets do not last forever and may need replacing. Recommendation: Replace the GFI outlet with one that has the same amperage rating.

What causes a GFI breaker to lose power?

There is a GFI on the circuit. The breaker doesn’t trip nor does the GFI but the circuit loses power. This electrical question came from: Bruce, a Homeowner in Texas.

What causes a tripped fuse on a GFCI?

Replace the blown fuse with one of the same type and amperage. Pro tip: In most cases, a tripped circuit breaker is caused by a temporary overload on the circuit or a short circuit in some device plugged into the circuit. But in rare cases, a loose wire in an electrical box could be causing the problem.

There is a GFI on the circuit. The breaker doesn’t trip nor does the GFI but the circuit loses power. This electrical question came from: Bruce, a Homeowner in Texas.

Why is there no reset button on my GFI?

If there is no GFI reset button, then your issue may be that one outlet is damaged or has a loose wire. This could be causing the other outlets to also have no power. In simple terms, the outlets that are not working may be daisy chained. Think of it like the old Christmas lights.