04/29/2026
Spring means BBQs, pressure washers, string lights, and kids in the yard. Before any of that happens — take a 5-minute walk around the outside of your house.
Here's what to check:
☑ GFCI outlets — press TEST, then RESET. If nothing happens, the outlet is dead and you have zero shock protection. Replace it before you plug anything in this season.
☑ String light circuits — if last year's patio lights stayed up through winter, check the connections and cord insulation. Make sure they're on a GFCI-protected outlet.
☑ Extension cords — outdoor-rated cords only. Indoor cords left outside through BC rain get brittle and crack. Toss them.
☑ Hot tub disconnects — if you shut the tub down for winter, have the GFCI breaker tested before you fire it back up.
Most homes we visit have at least one outdoor issue hiding in plain sight. It takes minutes to find — but finding it after someone gets a shock is too late.
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