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Do I need to hire a licensed electrician to install a GFCI outlet?

Yes, always
49%
In most cases
22%
In some cases
15%
No, it is not necessary.
13%
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Question: Do I need to hire a licensed electrician to install a GFCI outlet?
Top Answer (49% of 53 votes): Yes, always.

Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: As with any project involving electricity, it's generally recommended for a homeowner to hire a licensed electrician to install a GFCI outlet in their home
Ross Electric Company
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: These outlets need to be installed correctly and properly tested in all applications
Northeast Hydro Clean
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If a homeowner has some knowledge of what they are doing and feel comfortable in doing this, they can do it. If it requires adding additional wiring, etc. it is best to hire a licensed electrician to do the work.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
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Answer: In most cases
Explanation: A homeowner with a little technical knowhow can certainly install a GFCI. I would recommend hiring a professional for the peace of mind that it is installed correctly and that no other electrical issues are present.
Jonathan Pitts
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: I would recommend it too, even simple things can expose other problems than unknowledgeable people can miss.
Aegis Electric LLC
Answer: No, it is not necessary.
Explanation: not necessary, but it should be what the customer feels the most comfortable with
Electrical Services Inc.
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: usually not . but some case you might
ELITE ELECTRIC SERVICES
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: That depends if you are the legal home owner. A home owner can all ways take a Home Owners permit out and do the work them self's. The most important thing is to correctly wire the line and loads and make sure that the grounding is correct
D B Electric
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: A licensed electrician needs to install all new branch circuit
My Electrician
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: The state requires that all electrical work be proformed by a licensed electrical company or individual.
Seabreeze Electric
Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Always hire pro
Gacem Electric
Answer: No, it is not necessary.
Explanation: Replacement. No permit needed
Kristoff Electric
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Answer: In most cases
Explanation: License electrician is aware of risk and elimanate or prevent hazards from occurring. Hiring a electrician to install a GFCI can benefit with resolving other types of risk that may have a potential occurrence
Branch Power Services
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: you should
Jove Electric
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: In Texas if you own the house and live in it, and it is in an unincorporated area, you do not need a licensed electrician to install a GFCI outlet.
LED Electrical Services
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Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: Technically you need a permit for everything but most inspectors don't want you to waste their time.
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