Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

If you’re planning on using electrical appliances in your bathroom, such as hair dryers, curlers, electric razors, etc., ground fault circuit interrupter (GCFI) receptacles and circuit breakers are an absolute must. GFCI outlets help prevent fatal shocks in damp or wet areas and are critical in places like the kitchen or bathroom where water can potentially splash into the electrical outlet. If you want to make your Baltimore or Annapolis, Maryland home safer for yourself and your family, call Colonial Electric to install GFCI outlets or circuit breakers today!

What is a GFCI outlet?

In a nutshell, a GFCI outlet is an outlet that monitors the amount of electrical current flowing from the hot wire to the neutral wire. If it senses an imbalance in the current, it trips immediately – usually in about one-thirtieth of a second.

What does this mean for you? Imagine this – you’re in the bathroom curling your hair and a little bit of water finds its way into the hot wire on the curling iron. Now there’s a path from the curling iron to the ground – through you! A GFCI outlet can sense the interruption in current and cut off the flow of electricity almost instantaneously, preventing what would otherwise be a fatal situation!

What is a GFCI breaker?

GFCI breakers can sense a current overload, a short circuit and a line-to-ground fault (as occurs when the wire gets wet, etc). GFCI breakers basically do the same thing as GFCI receptacles, but they protect the entire circuit, eliminating the need for multiple GFCI outlets.

Where should you install GFCI outlets?

GFCI outlets should be installed anywhere where there’s a risk of water getting into your outlet. Examples include:

• Bathrooms
• Kitchens
• Garages
• Basements
• Utility rooms
• Outdoors
• Hot Tubs

Why call Colonial Electric to install GFCI outlets?

• Our Electrical Experience

  For over 40 years, we have provided homeowners and businesses throughout the Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland area with the best electrical installation, repair and services in the area. Whether you need to install an electrical system for a new home addition or need to repair or replace an electrical outlet, we will handle your electric service request with professionalism and competence.

• 24/7 Emergency Electricians

  At Colonial Electric, we know emergencies happen at the most inconvenient times. That’s why we offer emergency electrical service 24 hours, 7 days a week. If you have an electrical emergency we are here for you day and night. We reply to electrical emergencies immediately, so call us right away if you need emergency assistance.

• Licensed, Bonded & Insured Electricians

  Why hire just any electrical company, when you can work with local, credible electrical experts? At Colonial Electric, all of our electricians are licensed, bonded and insured to make sure your electrical project is completed smoothly and professionally. Rest assured your electrical project is in capable hands when you hire our team!

• Wide Range of Electrical Services

  From new kitchen lighting installation to exhaust fans and GFCI outlets in your kitchen bathroom, garage, etc., we do it all! We are your single source for all your electrical needs. No project is too big or too small for us!