GFI Outlet & Switch Installation in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

We install indoor & outdoor GFI outlets and offer outdoor electrical solutions in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Schedule an appointment with us.

GFI Outlets & Switches

GFI outlets save lives. Dramatic? Perhaps, but true. GFI (or GFCI) is an acronym for Ground Fault Interrupter, which is a safety outlet designed to disconnect from the circuit in case of water comes into contact with the switch. This prevents electrical shock and fire hazards.

You are probably most familiar with GFI receptacles in bathrooms, but they are used in any area exposed to a lot of moisture, such as kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, crawl spaces, and wet bars. These receptacles have two buttons, one for testing and the other for resetting after the breaker inside has tripped.

If a ground fault is detected, the GFI will instantly cut the electrical current in order to protect the user. If your GFI frequently trips or won’t reset, schedule a consult with an electrician from Apollo Home. We’re available seven days a week.

Types of GFIs/GFCIs

There are three kinds of GFIs/GFCIs for home use: receptacle, circuit breaker, and portable.

• GFI receptacle – This is the standard GFI outlet, which is installed to replace older, non-GFI outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, crawl spaces, and wet bars.
• GFI circuit breaker – These are installed in a fuse box to protect selected circuits. The GFCI circuit breaker will shut off electricity in the event of a water leak and trip the breaker when a short circuit or an electrical overload happens.
• Portable GFI outlet – Portable GFCIs are used when there is no nearby GFI. For example, you may want to connect your electric leaf blower to a GFI outlet, but your garage does not have one. Simply plug a portable GFI into the outlet and plug in the blower.

Outdoor Electrical Outlets

Most homes only have two outdoor outlets, one in front and one in back. This can make lighting a new outdoor entertainment space challenging. Chaining power cords and strips is not a safe solution, as they become both a tripping and fire hazard.

We’ll work with you to ensure you have all the weatherproof outlets you need for a brilliantly light outdoor space. We can even install outlets for your outdoor kitchen or wet bar. Call our team at Apollo Home; we’re up to any challenge! We fully stock our trucks, so nearly all repairs and installations can take place within one visit.