How often does a GFCI need to be replaced? | Every year | 3% | 1-2 years | 3% | 3-4 years | 18% | 5-6 years | 12% | 7-8 years | 3% | 9-10 years | 12% | Over 10 years | 18% | Unsure | 28% | | | Question: How often does a GFCI need to be replaced? Top Answer (28% of 32 votes): Unsure.
Answer: Unsure Explanation: Depends on age and usage. | G & H Electrical Services, LLC | Answer: Unsure Explanation: A GFCI receptacle is designed to trip only so much before the internals of the receptacle start to break down.When it reaches that point, it needs to be replaced. | Electrical Services Plus LLC | Answer: Unsure Explanation: That varies with use and manufacture. | ElectriTech, Inc. | | ProMatcher | Answer: 9-10 years Explanation: depends on load and usage | Electrical Services Inc. | Answer: Over 10 years Explanation: This all depends on the use, moisture in area and other factors. Typically if in moderate use they won't have problems until they are over 10 years old. You should test atleast once per year. | Construct Boss | Answer: 9-10 years Explanation: When a cord is plugged into the GFCI or any outlet if it does not get good contact it will heat up and could arch and cause a fire | D B Electric | | ProMatcher | Answer: Unsure Explanation: I've seen GFI's last sometimes 20 years | Advanced Electrical and Energy | Answer: 3-4 years Explanation: You should always check the manufacturer specs and replace as requested by the manufacturer. | Seabreeze Electric | Answer: Unsure Explanation: When it will not test trip or reset | Jove Electric | | ProMatcher |
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