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FAQs

How do you reset the test outlet? ›

Using the test and reset buttons is incredibly easy. All you have to do to test the function of the GFCI outlet is to push the test button in. If the reset button pushes out as a result, then the GFCI is working as it should. Press the reset button back down, and you're set.

Causes of Electrical Outlets Not Providing Enough Power

Loose wiring: Loose wiring in the outlet can cause a poor connection, resulting in not enough power being provided. Damaged outlets: Outlets that are damaged or worn can also cause a poor connection and not provide enough power.

There are a few potential reasons your outlet will not reset. The outlet may have dust or moisture inside, you have a bad electrical connection, or there is an improper connection. If there is no power supply to the outlet, your GFCI will not reset.

Flip the breaker to the “On” position.

Push the breaker all the way to the side labeled “On” until you hear it click. Now that the breaker's back on, power should run through all of the outlets on the circuit.

This outlet—called the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet—is designed to prevent electrical accidents.

reset on an outlet. A properly functioning GFCI can avoid serious shock and electrocution as well as death. The outlet will pop only if there's a ground fault. The test button enables you to determine whether the outlet is working properly, even if there isn't an unusual change in the flow of electricity.

Basic Background. The TEST and RESET buttons indicate that the plug offers ground fault protection. As a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet, it is designed to prevent electrical shock and is an important safety feature within your home.

Rest your GFCI outlet by using the test and reset button. First off, if the test button doesn't pop back out after you press it, the GFCI outlet could be bad, or there could be no power to the GFCI. Make sure to push the reset button on all of your GFCI outlets, to verify all are working.

Set a multimeter to measure voltage. Insert a probe into each slot and read the line voltage measurement. A properly working outlet gives a reading of 110 to 120 volts. If there is no reading, check the wiring and the outlet.

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and ground fault interrupters (GFI) are the exact same device under slightly different names. Though GFCI is more commonly used than GFI, the terms are interchangeable.

Why can't I push the test button on an outlet? ›

Check Connection

Check the wire connection and ensure it isn't loose or even slightly damaged. If you see the wires open, loose or damaged, note that they'll need to be re-connected or replaced, same as the case if a GFCI test button won't push in.

If the GFCI won't reset or the button doesn't pop out when you press the “test” button, there may be no power to the GFCI or you may have a bad GFCI. Pro tip: If the “reset” button trips again every time you press it, there may be a dangerous current leak somewhere on the circuit.