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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%
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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
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