Can I repair a broken GFCI outlet?

Answer by  sparky35 (196)

It depends on what you mean by repair. If you want to physically get inside of the device then no. It is not worth the time and the effort. They are cheap enough and easy enough to just replace with new.

Answer by  sparky35 (196)

The best way to repair a broken GFCI recptical is to replace it. They are cheap enough and easy enough to switch out. First turn off and verify that power is off to the circuit, then pull out the old receptical and note where the wires terminate, attach to the new.

Answer by  mechtech74 (692)

Physically broken? Not repairable, just replace the unit. Fails to reset? You have to track down the cause that tripped it and solve that, then it should reset properly.

Answer by  MrHardware (369)

A GFCI outlet that is broken or has problems should not be repaired, in fact there are no readily available parts for a GFCI outlet, instead it should be replaced. Never replace a GFCI with a standard outlet. Remember to check the reset switch on the GFCI periodically. replace the outlet if the reset does not work.