Montgomery Industrial Services encourages area homeowners to upgrade their homes with GFCI outlets in Wingham, ON.
GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter. What separates GFCI from a standard outlet is that it will break the circuit automatically due to power irregularities.
A GFCI outlet does this fast enough to prevent electrical shocks that can lead to death. GFCI outlet installation by our professional electricians is an inexpensive and effective way to protect you and your family.
Homeowners have asked us whether we recommend GFCI outlets in Wingham for all homes, and the answer is yes. The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) requires GFCI outlet installation anywhere where the outlet is within 2.5 meters of the earth or water.
While homeowners with homes built before this code aren’t required to upgrade, we do highly recommend it. These outlets prevent many deaths.
Another common question we get is where should you install GFCI outlets. All bathrooms and kitchens are obvious places. In these areas, the CEC recommends a Class A GFCI within 1.5 meters of any sink, tub, or shower. You should also install them in laundry rooms and the like.
We recommend GFCI outlet installation for garages whether or not you have a utility sink. All outlets near pools, hot tubs, and so forth should be GFCI. The industry also recommends them in basements, especially if you have a sump pump.
You should also think about all the other outlets in your home. Will you ever potentially expose those outlets to water? An example of a room you might not think of is one with an aquarium or where you keep your pet’s water bowls.
Since GFCI outlet installation is a relatively inexpensive upgrade, there’s no reason not to upgrade an outlet to play it safe. That said, it typically isn’t necessary to upgrade all outlets in a home to GFCI. If you ever decide you want one of the standard outlets upgraded, it’s a pretty easy and inexpensive job.
Montgomery Industrial Services is the company to trust for GFCI outlet wiring in Wingham. We have served Wingham and the surrounding areas for more than three decades.
Our goal is to make your home safer and more convenient at a great price. We only use the highest quality products and materials available. Our company also prides itself on excellence in customer service and 100% customer satisfaction.
If you have any questions about GFCI outlets in Wingham or would like to schedule an appointment, call Montgomery Industrial Services today.
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