Would you recommend installing AFCI outlets in every room of the house? | | Yes, always | 37% | | In most cases | 15% | | In some cases | 27% | | No, never | 17% | | Not sure | 2% | | | | | Question: Would you recommend installing AFCI outlets in every room of the house? Top Answer (37% of 40 votes): Yes, always.
Answer: No, never
Explanation: AFCI protection is not required for outlets located outside or in garages or bathroom areas. | | Ross Electric Company | Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In existing homes, if a homeowner is looking for a particular area to be protected then yes, an AFCI outlet would be recommended. If they want to have a better peace of mind, then I would install an AFCI breaker and protect the entire circuit. | | Electrical Services Plus LLC | Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I would recommend installing AFCI breakers so that the whole circuit is protected | | Roche Electric & Consulting | | | ProMatcher | Answer: No, never
Explanation: The best way to maximum system protection would be to utilize AFCI circuit breakers with GFCI outlets. | | Construct Boss | Answer: No, never
Explanation: compressors on your refrigerator and other motor loads can be affected by this AFCI breaker | | D B Electric | Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: For safety reasons, helps to protect against faulty wiring and electrical fires | | My Electrician | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Yes, always
Explanation: For your own safety | | Gacem Electric | Answer: No, never
Explanation: Only in bedrooms | | Advanced Electrical and Energy | Answer: In some cases
Explanation: best protection is by a breaker in the panel. Some older panels may not have the option to install an afci breaker | | Jove Electric | | | ProMatcher |
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