[WiscoDogsDad]

RESOLVED!!!!

Good afternoon!

I'm in a Camellia with a main kitchen counter with the two levels. The small wall of outlets, behind the sink, are all GFCI units and are all inoperative.

They went out while I was simultaneously running the toaster and the electric kettle.

There is ONE outlet that has a reset button, but that button is not permitting a reset. The reset button depresses but doesn't "catch". There are no breakers tripped in the main panel.

Is there some tip or trick built into our homes as pertains this issue? I'm hoping to avoid an electrician's trip charge to do something I should know to do.

I appreciate any advice that might be forthcoming.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad

Good afternoon!

I'm in a Camellia with a main kitchen counter with the two levels. The small wall of outlets, behind the sink, are all GFCI units and are all inoperative.

They went out while I was simultaneously running the toaster and the electric kettle.

There is ONE outlet that has a reset button, but that button is not permitting a reset. The reset button depresses but doesn't "catch". There are no breakers tripped in the main panel.

Is there some tip or trick built into our homes as pertains this issue? I'm hoping to avoid an electrician's trip charge to do something I should know to do.

I appreciate any advice that might be forthcoming.

Check your circuit breakers in the garage, this sounds like you overloaded the circuit and the circuit breaker tripped. The tripped breaker will have the handle between the on and off position. You MUST move the handle to the full OFF position andthen to the ON position.

[WiscoDogsDad]

Thanks, but I did find any tripped breakers....I'll check, again.

[retiredguy123]

The only thing I can suggest is to unplug everything in the kitchen that is connected to an outlet, except the refrigerator. Then, try to reset the outlet.

[Altavia]

GFI outlets being electromechanical are a relatively high failure item. typically last for 15 to 25 years.

However, in some cases, they can fail after just 5 years,.

May be time for a replacement.

[WiscoDogsDad]

Many thanks!

Resolved! I unplugged everything. Futzed with the relevant breaker, in the panel, and the resettable GFCI outlet allowed me to reset.

I appreciate the lift, guys!

[villagetinker]

Great news.

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad

Thanks, but I did find any tripped breakers....I'll check, again.

They look like they have not tripped but they have. Move to the FULL off position, then move to ON. I've had several breakers gail after 2 to 4 years. You'll most likely need to replace the breaker.

[Topspinmo]

You kitchen should be wired on two circuits usually alternating outlets on wall so you can’t plug in too many amp on one circuit which will over heat wires is exactly while have ground fault detection. IMO need know which outlet in which circuit breaker in main panel that way you will know not to plug I high draw items like toasters, crockpots, small electric ovens on same circuit.

I would imagine the kitchen on 20 amp circuit? Which should have 20 amp outlets which are different than 15 amp outlets. But, don’t mean you can identify the circuit by the outlet cause I have found 15 amp outlets on 20 amp circuit in my house in Florida. I guess by code nothing wrong with that. I know where every circuit breaker goes in my house and what amps. You could run into same problem in Bath rooms running air dryer and another high draw item like curler on same circuit. Usually in both room the lights and outlets are on different circuits. Over year some ground faults become finicky and trip breakers in main panel can also start to fail and trip. I had on o. 2o amp circuit in garage the would trip after few minutes with only small fan plugged. I check wiring found outlet wired wrong thinking thst was the problem? Still tripped. I changed the outlet cause it look like it was heating up? Still tripped. I finel changed 20 amp breaker in panel which fixed the problem. Which I brought than brand breaker Lowe’s the cashier said same you’re receipt get lot returns on that brand.

[GWilliams]

Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad

RESOLVED!!!!

Good afternoon!

I'm in a Camellia with a main kitchen counter with the two levels. The small wall of outlets, behind the sink, are all GFCI units and are all inoperative.

They went out while I was simultaneously running the toaster and the electric kettle.

There is ONE outlet that has a reset button, but that button is not permitting a reset. The reset button depresses but doesn't "catch". There are no breakers tripped in the main panel.

Is there some tip or trick built into our homes as pertains this issue? I'm hoping to avoid an electrician's trip charge to do something I should know to do.

I appreciate any advice that might be forthcoming.

How old is the GFCI switch? They have a 12-15 year lifespan.

[bark4me]

Only in fairytales

[FredMitchell]

Next time it fails, when you reset, look at the LED on the breaker and count the number of flashes, if it is an Eaton breaker. You can google to find out what the diagnostics mean. IIRC, 6 flashes means the breaker failed a self-test. If that happens, you will need to replace that breaker. It can fail even with nothing running.

Eaton has a lawsuit against one model of the GFCI breakers. You can get them replaced for free, but they won't reimburse you if you buy a replacement. You can search TOTV history for more details. They also won't pay for the labor. It is a DIY item, but those breakers are a PITA to actually get back in properly. Easy to remove the failed breaker. Hard to properly seat the new one.