Electrical
GFCI outlet (kitchen/bathroom/outdoor) won't reset, or keeps tripping
Likely cause, what to safely try first, and whether it gets worse if you wait.
Likely cause
Moisture in the outlet/circuit, a downstream ground fault, or a worn-out GFCI device itself.
What to try first
- Press "reset" firmly after "test" — if it won't reset at all even with nothing plugged in, the GFCI device itself has likely failed.
- Unplug everything on that GFCI circuit and try resetting again to rule out a faulty appliance/cord.
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