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Does a standard home refrigerator typically require GFCI protection?

Always
18%
In most cases
8%
In some cases
31%
Never
37%
Not sure
4%
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Question: Does a standard home refrigerator typically require GFCI protection?
Top Answer (37% of 61 votes): Never.

Answer: Always
Explanation: Because of the water and potential condensation, it is required to be GFCI protected.
G & H Electrical Services, LLC
Answer: Never
Explanation: Install a refrigerator on a gfci it will trip giving a false reading no motor should be on a gfci
Alltypes electric llc
Answer: Never
Explanation: But as far as the National Electric Code (NEC) is concerned, there's no explicit mention of refrigerators needing GFCIs to function properly and safely. That being said, the NEC specifically states that GFCIs should be used in locations where appliances can be exposed to water
Ross Electric Company
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Answer: Always
Explanation: Yes based on the latest addition of the National Electrical Code
Northeast Hydro Clean
Answer: Always
Explanation: Any kitchen circuit requires GFCI protection
Roche Electric & Consulting
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If there is water yes. Latest code changes say yes. But not every municipality enforces the latest code.
Aegis Electric LLC
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Answer: Never
Explanation: No it has a motor and compressor that would be affected by the GFCI.
D B Electric
Answer: Never
Explanation: As long as it is installed in a kitchen, but in a garage or an unfinished basement of a Dwelling unit, the refrigerator must have a GFCI circuit.
My Electrician
Answer: Always
Explanation: New code requirements make all outlets, lighting, ect in a home to be protected by a arc fault and/or GFCI protection either by the device or by the breaker.
Seabreeze Electric
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Answer: Never
Explanation: Not required
Kristoff Electric
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Most of the time should be dedicated receptacle
Advanced Electrical and Energy
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: New NEC code requires gfci protection if within 6 feet of the sink in the kitchen
Jove Electric
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Answer: In some cases
Explanation: it depends where it is such as outdoor patio
Advanced automation inc
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: No, but with recent NEC changes yes its required
DiBiagio Electrical Construction llc
Answer: Never
Explanation: If GFCI should "trip" and you are away you WILL lose ALL of your food. A Dedicated circuit is suggested
La Rose Home Repair
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Answer: Always
Explanation: New NEC requires!
EVA Electric, Inc.
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