Apr 4, 2022 · So we recommend: avoid GFCI or other protective devices on a fridge. Fridge outlets in a kitchen don't require GFCI, and you can ask your permit issuing authority for a …

Plugged refrigerator into other non-GFCI outlet; works and doesn't trip the breaker. Tested the socket wiring (using 3-lamp receptacle tester) -- it's correct. Measured resistance between …

Mar 26, 2021 · During a final inspection the building inspector in all his wisdom set a GFCI is required on a refrigerator now. It really doesn’t make sense for

Jan 9, 2020 · I need to purchase some refrigerators that will be in various locations in a new building. It appears that some are in a non dwelling break room that have a sink and …

Feb 3, 2024 · I thought there was an exception for refrigeration equipment being on a GFCI circuit. But I can't seem to find it in the 2023 code.

Sep 2, 2020 · I'm a home inspector and inspected a new house a few days ago and I found the refrigerator to be on same circuit as GFCI protected kitchen receptacles. Refrigerator was …

Dec 8, 2023 · So I have a refrigerator, 3 feet away from the edge of the sink in a new kitchen that I just installed (electric only obviously) and the refrigerator circuit is a 20 amp AFCI breaker …

Jan 22, 2022 · Hello guys my questions are as follows. A standard residential kitchen When planning for the refrigerator circuit. Question 1) Should this be a dedicated circuit? Question 2) …

Feb 9, 2024 · The issue is created by the 2023 code. For example my GE Gas oven recommends against putting the oven power on a GFCI circuit. Now that becomes an issue post 2023 code. …

Jul 17, 2018 · Refrigerator does not require GFCI or AFCI for that matter. Location of the receptacle may kick in requirement for either though. In the kitchen - definitely will need AFCI, …