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GFCI won't reset

Posted on 8/14/23 at 8:29 am
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
14830 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 8:29 am
I was cleaning my back patio yesterday and now my gfci outlet tripped and won't reset. I am sure it must have gotten wet. Should I simply replace it? Will it dry out and start working again? Thanks.
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
62884 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 8:32 am to
Replace it.
Unless somehow you think it's still wet a day later
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
30911 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 8:55 am to
How old is it?
Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15155 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 9:14 am to
If there is no power supply to the outlet your GFCI will not reset. Check the breaker box to make sure the circuit breaker hasn't tripped. Try resetting the outlet. If it still doesn't reset moisture in the wiring or outlet may be the problem.

Will it dry out and start working again? Maybe
Posted by Cotten
Tennessee
Member since Jan 2018
1270 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 9:15 am to
I'm certain you did, but just in case you didn't...did you check the actual breaker it's on? GFCI outlets wont reset without power to them.
Posted by Tygerfan
Member since Jan 2004
33746 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 9:29 am to
I had that exact problem a few weeks ago when I pressure washed my front porch. When I changed it out, I noticed the contractor used an indoor GFCI outlet on my front porch. Switched it to an outdoor one and no problems since.
Posted by football101
South LA
Member since Jun 2011
195 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 10:58 am to
Remove the cover and let it air out first.
Posted by I 10 one lane merge
Member since Oct 2018
204 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 2:13 pm to
Had the same issue....was humidity build up in an outdoor bathroom.

Went and bought a replacement, but was able to reset before having to change out. I guess it dried out in time.
Posted by Duck Island
Member since Aug 2017
112 posts
Posted on 8/14/23 at 6:52 pm to
Mine trips when I wash the front door area. My trick is to get the blower and blow it for a min or 2 and then it will reset. Might work for you.
Posted by LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Chance of Rain....NEVER!!
Member since Nov 2007
1746 posts
Posted on 8/15/23 at 1:44 pm to
forget code, switch it out to a regular outlet.
last thing you want to do is be using an electric smoker and the GFCI trips mid cook. lol
This post was edited on 8/15/23 at 1:47 pm
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