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What is the most common reason for power outlet failure?

GFCI tripped
9%
Contact with foreign substance
6%
Old age
25%
Circuit overload
38%
Other
9%
Unsure
9%
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Question: What is the most common reason for power outlet failure?
Top Answer (38% of 31 votes): Circuit overload.

Answer: Old age
Explanation: If it is old undersize or a short circuit
Alltypes electric llc
Answer: Other
Explanation: There could be a variety of reasons an outlet goes bad. GFCI's are only going to trip so many times before they need to be replaced. Overloading an outlet, age, physical damage are other reasons that an outlet would need to be replaced.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
Answer: Old age
Explanation: and poor workmanship
Aegis Electric LLC
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Answer: Circuit overload
Explanation: Trying to pull to many amps at one time. Example ladies in the bath room with all there gadgets going at one time and if the circuit breaker has other loads going on while this is happening it will trip the breaker
D B Electric
Answer: Other
Explanation: wiring issue
My Electrician
Answer: Circuit overload
Explanation: Most the time with tend to overload a circuit without even notice by connecting to many appliances on a single circuit.
P A ELECTRICAL INC.
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Answer: GFCI tripped
Explanation: When outlet is tripped due to a ground fault , it will shit down all branch circuit connected from that gfi
Advanced automation inc
Answer: Other
Explanation: There are many reasons for power outlet failure, but probably most common is loose connection.
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How often should GFCI outlets be tested to make sure they’re still functional?Top answer: Once a year

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