How Do You Install A GFCI Combination Switch?
In every area in your home where water comes near electricity, such as your bathroom, laundry room or kitchen, electric outlets and switches must have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) inside. Look for a “TEST” button and a “RESET” button. If it doesn’t have these, you should replace the outlet with a GFCI combination switch. The GFCI operates faster than a circuit breaker to protect you and your family from electric shock in case of an accident with an electrical appliance plugged into the outlet. Turn on the light or fan powered by the switch part of your old combination switch. Turn off the circuit breaker that feeds the combination switch. Ensure that the light or fan that you just turned on goes off. This ensures that you shut off the correct breaker. Unscrew the two screws holding the old combination switch in place using the screwdriver. Pull the old switch out of the junction box to expose the wiring. Make tags with the masking tape and a pen to identify the wires and w
