[fvajhk]

My outside outlets were left open during a storm and now it does not work. The breaker marked "outside GFI" was tripped. I had reset the breaker and went back to check but it still does not work. I also found out that my garage outlets and my other outsdie outlets are not working either. I've tried resetting all of the GFCI in the entire house.

What is "outside GIF"? And how do I fix this problem?

Thanks and looking forward to hearing from the experts.

Jenny K

[stanfortyman]

Does the breaker have a little butting on it saying "test"?
If so this is a GFI breaker and it is protecting all the receptacles it feeds. Receptacles in garages and outdoors require this GFCI, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, protection. GFI for short.

I bet one or more of the receptacle on this circuit got wet and are still wet. Check the outside receptacle and if they are wet simply replace them. They cost about a dollar each and if they are more than several years old and get used replacing them will not be a bad idea at all.
IMO it's easier than trying to dry them.

[fvajhk]

I've changed one that was left open during the storm. It did not do anything. Should I change all of them? If that does not solve the problem, what is my next move?? Thank you again for your kind help.

[Stratmando]

If you can work inside a panel safely, remove wire from GFI breaker to verify it is OK.
Any junctions that you can separate will help isolate/locate the problem.

[fvajhk]

I've never open the panel but willing to give it a try...

Can you tell me what exactly I need to do and look for in this case? What should I be aware of and be careful of?

Thank you again...

[Stratmando]

I would not have you try for liability, An Electrician will work with circuit off, Isolated tools, and remove from breaker. Can't say more. Good Luck.