Professional Electricians in Wichita Falls, TX

A GFCI constantly monitors electricity flowing in a circuit. If the electricity flowing into a circuit differs by even a slight amount from that returning, the GFCI will quickly shut off the current flowing through that circuit. The advantage of using a GFCI is that it can detect even small variations in the amount of leakage current, even amounts too small to activate a fuse or circuit breaker. A GFCI works quickly, so it can help protect consumers from severe electric shocks and electrocution

The large box-like device found on the ends of some appliance cords can be either an appliance leakage circuit interrupter (ALCI), an immersion detection circuit interrupter (IDCI), or a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

Appliances that repeatedly blow fuses or trip circuit breakers should be unplugged and repaired or replaced. In addition, appliances that shock you should also be unplugged and repaired or replaced.