Easy electrical maintenance done around the house can prevent serious wear on your system, which may result in a future wiring or fixture failure. Basic maintenance chores can also make future repairs easier. Take the time today to take these simple DIY electrical maintenance measures to save you extra effort and cost later.

A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a type of electrical outlet that should be installed in certain areas of every home. This outlet looks similar to a traditional outlet, but has two additional buttons in the middle of the unit which should read “test” and “reset”. Usually installed near potentially wet locations, including bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and outdoors, GFCI outlets can prevent electrocution and death, as well as some electrical fires.