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If I were you I'd tell the buyer that GFCI's weren't required in kitchens of homes built in 1984 (they weren't required until '87).
So, if they want GFCI's (should require 2- one for each circuit) in the kitchen they can have them installed their selves; or pay you for the install.
Here's a prime example of private inspectors not paying attention- they absorb themselves in present code and forget that all homes weren't built last year!
Problem is the one in the bathroom doesn't seem to be working. I would have to get a licensed electrician in to replace that one so might as well "upgrade" the kitchen one. A sort of goodwill I suppose.
I would do it myself but alas it has hit the inspection stage so I doubt they would want a DIY job.
Problem is the one in the bathroom doesn't seem to be working. I would have to get a licensed electrician in to replace that one so might as well "upgrade" the kitchen one. A sort of goodwill I suppose.
I would do it myself but alas it has hit the inspection stage so I doubt they would want a DIY job.
The only reason to not do it yourself would be a lack of confidence or electraphobia. The bathroom is just a matter of like for like- just make sure the line wires go to "line" and load wires go to "load". I've seen several that were reversed because people weren't paying attention.
The kitchen could be a bit more complicated for the typical DIY'er. But again, for a house built in '84- they're not "required".
The issue now is me DIY vs licensed electrician. Buyer and inspector is already aware of issue so I'm certain they would want a licensed electrician to install.
How would they know who does the work? Besides, they can't really mandate how you satisfy their inspection concern. Just tell them you will agree to take care of it. The rest is none of their business. I don't know of any jurisdictions where you need an electrician to replace an outlet.
I run into this all the time and have to remind the inspector that code is constantly evolving and in my city... un-altered wiring in compliance when the certificate of occupancy is NOT a code violation.
That said... I would rather give a credit for $25 a GFCI and let the buyer deal with it... just to make it go away.
The issue now is me DIY vs licensed electrician. Buyer and inspector is already aware of issue so I'm certain they would want a licensed electrician to install.
Damn dude, enough already. You keep saying the same $hit over and over again....just get an electrician to do it then, and be done with it.
16 posts about your DIY insecurities isn't going to get the job done.
Problem is the one in the bathroom doesn't seem to be working. I would have to get a licensed electrician in to replace that one so might as well "upgrade" the kitchen one. A sort of goodwill I suppose.
I would do it myself but alas it has hit the inspection stage so I doubt they would want a DIY job.
I don't know why you keep harping on this. Replacing an outlet IS a DIY job. Most people do this themselves. Absolutely no justification for anyone to say that an electrician is required. None. If you are convinced that you are not able to figure it out (it's really simple though...can't imagine why anyone would NOT do this themselves) then just pay an electrician.
Replacing the one in the bathroom is child's play. Do it and be done with it.
The kitchen however, is a different story. You can't just replace the outlet with a GFCI one. You'll also have to replace the breaker and switch to a GFCI one too. That is a bit more involved, and unless you understand electricity very well, I would not recommend most people doing this.
The mere fact that you're here asking this question tells me that you shouldn't be doing it. Replace the bathroom outlet, and give a $100 credit for the kitchen. The GFCI breaker alone will cost around $40-50.
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Replacing an outlet IS a DIY job. Most people do this themselves. Absolutely no justification for anyone to say that an electrician is required. None. 
If you are convinced that you are not able to figure it out (it's really simple though...can't imagine why anyone would NOT do this themselves) then just pay an electrician. 
