Washing Machine Outlet < 6' from Utility Sink

[Mark E. Northrup]

GFCI= good, No GFCI - bad
No motor trips GFCI Old Myth for old GFCI's

[Tim Larsen]

Originally Posted by pabernathy

This is incorrect information.....If the receptacle for the washing machine is within 6' of the sink then under the 2008 NEC it would be required to be GFCI protected. Also motors are not going to trip a GFCI Device unless the motor is leaking current in excess of the listings of the product. I personally have my washing machine on a GFCI and it works fine....

I second that. I've been using my power tools in my GFI'd garage for years with no problems. Lots of big motors.

Tim