As we mentioned in a previous post, ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets monitor electrical current and quickly cut off power—or trip—when they detect or sense a surge or imbalance of electricity. Therefore, these outlets protect people from electrical shock and reduce the risk of an electrical fire, which is why they must be installed around the home, specifically in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and other potentially moist or wet locations.
