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ESFI Releases AFCI Survey Results

The CPSC estimates that 50% of electrical fires can be prevented with proper AFCI protection.

2023 AFCI and GFCI Performance Survey

In 2023, the Electrical Safety Foundation surveyed electrical contractor with experience in electrical contracting, design, engineering, and planning to gain an understanding of the performance...

What is an AFCI – Video Short

Arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs, are safety devices that protect your home against electrical fires caused by damaged wiring. You can damage wires in...

ESFI Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Performance Survey

In May 2022, the Electrical Safety Foundation International surveyed homeowners, and electrical contractors to assess the performance of AFCI and GFCI devices in homes in...

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)

Over the last thirty years, our homes have been dramatically transformed by modern electrical devices; however, these same devices have also contributed to the shocking...

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) Prevent Fires

Available as circuit breakers and receptacles. Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) protect against electrical fires from malfunctions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 50% of...

AFCIs: Protecting Your Home From Fires

Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing, property damage and fire deaths...

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs): Prevent Electrical Fires

What is an Arc-Fault? An Arc-Fault is a dangerous electrical problem caused by damaged, overheated, or stressed electrical wiring or devices. Arc-faults can occur when...

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Receptacles

NFPA reported 47,700 home fires involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction in 2011. Those fires resulted in 418 deaths, 1,570 injuries, and $1.4...

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI): Advanced Electrical Fire Protection for the Home

Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are advanced safety devices that can prevent electrical fires before they even have a chance to start. AFCI Facts Many...

AFCI Virtual Demonstration

Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 30,000 home fires. These fires kill and injure hundreds of people,...

AFCI vs GFCI

Though both provide enhanced electrical safety and have similar acronyms, AFCIs and GFCIs protect against very different things. Use this table to learn the differences and...

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