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Here&#8217;s what they do, where they&#8217;re required, and why they change everything.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\"><a class=\"btn btn-p\" href=\"#soumission\">Check my protections \u2192<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"tel:5145031353\">514-503-1353<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Two dangers, two protections<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px\">GFCI and AFCI, in plain terms<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-2\"><div class=\"card\"><span class=\"ic\">\u26a1<\/span><h3>GFCI \u2014 against shock<\/h3><p>The GFCI monitors a <strong>potential difference<\/strong> between ground, neutral and the line. If someone risks a shock or current is leaking, it cuts power instantly. It protects <strong>people<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udd25<\/span><h3>AFCI \u2014 against fire<\/h3><p>The AFCI detects <strong>electrical arcs<\/strong> that can occur in damaged wiring or a loose connection \u2014 a frequent cause of fire. It protects the <strong>building<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">What the Code says<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Where are they required?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>GFCI outlets<\/strong> are required for any outlet located <strong>within 1.5 m of a water point<\/strong> (sink, bathtub, shower). You&#8217;ll typically find them:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"clean\"><li>Bathroom<\/li><li>Kitchen counter, near the sink<\/li><li>Outdoors<\/li><li>Garage and unfinished basement<\/li><\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px\"><strong>AFCI breakers<\/strong>, for their part, have been required since the 2018 edition of the Electrical Code for certain circuits \u2014 but <strong>not for every type of outlet<\/strong>. Which is exactly why you should work with a master electrician: the right protection in the right place.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Troubleshooting<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">A GFCI that &#8220;trips for nothing&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p>Most of the time, the GFCI isn&#8217;t the culprit: it&#8217;s either <strong>the outlet itself that&#8217;s defective<\/strong>, or <strong>the appliance plugged into it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"note\"><b>The DIY test:<\/b> plug a different appliance into the outlet. If the problem disappears, it was the appliance. If it persists, it&#8217;s probably the outlet \u2014 call us.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Older home<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Can they be added after the fact?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Adding <strong>GFCIs where they&#8217;re missing, near water points<\/strong>, is <strong>recommended and works very well<\/strong> \u2014 a simple, affordable safety upgrade.<\/p>\n<div class=\"note\"><b>The nuance:<\/b> for a wholesale addition of AFCIs on old &#8220;mixed&#8221; circuits, we evaluate case by case \u2014 on some older installations it can cause nuisance tripping. We look at your actual situation before recommending anything.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Maintenance<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">What about the TEST button?<\/h2>\n<p>Good news: recent outlets are <strong>self-testing<\/strong> \u2014 they check themselves continuously, so no need to press the button regularly. On older models, an occasional test (TEST, then RESET) remains a good habit.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band-green\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Why Groupe Quenneville<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 14px\">Protection, installed by the book<\/h2>\n<p>CMEQ-certified company holding an RBQ licence, serving Greater Montr\u00e9al, <a href=\"https:\/\/groupequenneville.com\/electricien-laval\/\">Laval<\/a>, the North Shore, the Laurentians and Lanaudi\u00e8re. The right protection in the right place, per the Code.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stats\"><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cap\">4.9 \/ 5 \u2014 249+ Google reviews<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"big\">1.5 m<\/div><div class=\"cap\">the distance that requires a GFCI<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"big\">5 yrs<\/div><div class=\"cap\">Warranty \u00b7 $5M insurance<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"final\" id=\"soumission\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"kicker\" style=\"color:#9Fc48c\">Take action<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px\">Are your protections up to date?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">We check your outlets and breakers, and add what&#8217;s missing where it counts. Free quote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\" style=\"margin-top:30px\"><a class=\"btn btn-p\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#1F3D2B\" href=\"tel:5145031353\">\ud83d\udcde Call an electrician<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" style=\"background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:#fff\" href=\"#form\">Request a check-up<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact\"><a href=\"tel:5145031353\">\u260e 514-503-1353<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/groupequenneville.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 groupequenneville.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"form\"><div class=\"ghl\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/form\/eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" style=\"width:100%;border:none;min-height:780px\" id=\"inline-eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" data-layout=\"{'id':'INLINE'}\" data-trigger-type=\"alwaysShow\" data-form-name=\"Form EN\" data-height=\"780\" data-layout-iframe-id=\"inline-eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" data-form-id=\"eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" title=\"Form EN\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><div class=\"center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 26px\">What people ask us<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What&#8217;s the difference between GFCI and AFCI?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>The GFCI protects people from electric shock (it detects a current leak). The AFCI protects the building from fire (it detects electrical arcs). Two different dangers, two different devices.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Where are GFCI outlets required?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>For any outlet within 1.5 m of a water point: bathroom, kitchen counter near the sink, outdoors, garage and unfinished basement.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>My GFCI trips for no reason \u2014 why?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Often, the outlet is defective or the plugged-in appliance is at fault. Try another appliance in the outlet: if the problem disappears, it was the appliance.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can GFCIs be added in an older home?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Yes, especially near water points where they&#8217;re missing \u2014 it&#8217;s recommended and works very well. For a wholesale addition of AFCIs on old circuits, we evaluate case by case.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Should I test the button regularly?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Recent outlets are self-testing, so it&#8217;s no longer necessary. On older models, an occasional test (TEST then RESET) remains a good habit.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<footer class=\"foot\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p>Groupe Quenneville \u2014 Residential \u00b7 Commercial \u00b7 Industrial \u00b7 Montr\u00e9al, Laval &amp; North Shore<br>514-503-1353 \u00b7 groupequenneville.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"src\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmeq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CMEQ<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">RBQ<\/a> \u00b7 Quebec Construction Code (Electricity chapter).<\/p><\/div><\/footer>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the difference between GFCI and AFCI?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The GFCI protects people from electric shock by detecting a current leak. 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