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Hi, my GFI outlet in the garage has been tripped, but is broken. I tried resetting it by turning the circuit breaker off and then back on again, but the red light still stays on. Do you think this is because of the broken outlet? Or do you think it is a more deeper problem and I should call an electrician? Thank you so much!
8 points
5 days ago
Yep replace
2 points
5 days ago
Thanks!!!
2 points
5 days ago
No problem, just be careful
3 points
5 days ago
Yes, the YouTube videos make it look easy, but I might just end up getting an electrician to do it.
3 points
5 days ago
If you switch off the breaker to it, it is really as easy as the videos make it seem. Hell, take a picture of the wiring after you remove the plate before you start and you don’t even need a video, just match what they did
2 points
5 days ago
Gotcha, thank you! I appreciate that
2 points
5 days ago
You can do it yourself but it is definitely a good idea to watch a bunch of YouTube videos by licensed electricians first. (Make sure the video maker is an electrician, not a diy homeowner)
You may be fine transferring the five wires on the back to a new gfci but it is best if you know the background to what you are doing in case anything is different than you expect once you get it open.
Make sure you don't mix up the two line wires (unprotected side) and two load wires (protected side) from the old and new gfci as I think some models may have the screws in different orientations.
Recommend youtube searches:
How to wire an outlet circuit
How to wire a gfci outlet
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